The Small Claims Court in Ireland-What You Need to Know

Have you a civil claim against a person or business for less than €2,000? The Small Claims court procedure in Ireland is an alternative method of commencing and dealing with a civil proceeding in respect of a small claim and is provided for under the District Court (Small Claims Procedure) Rules, 1997 & 1999, which were … Read more

Termination of Employment | Fair Dismissal | Unfair Dismissals | Dismissal Procedures-Some Essential Facts You Should Know

Termination of employment issues have the potential to cause the employer a lot of money, and a lot of grief and heartache for the employee. It is important for any small business to have a basic understanding of the procedures and the rights of employees and employers when it comes to terminating employment. The most … Read more

The Truth About Amending the Terms of Employment in Ireland

Terms and conditions of employment – are employers entitled to unilaterally vary such terms and conditions? In short, the answer is no. Firstly though, lets take a look at what are the terms and conditions of employment and how they arise. Terms And Conditions of employment An employee’s terms and conditions of employment may be … Read more

Trade Marks Law in Ireland-Some Facts You Should Know

Trade marks-what are they? Are they worth protecting? Fighting over? How do you register a trade mark? What are the benefits of trade mark registration. Let’s take a look.. A trade mark is the means by which a business identifies its goods or services and distinguishes them from the goods and services supplied by other … Read more