The Supreme Court has today (9th May, 2013) ruled that REAs (registered employment agreements) are unconstitutional. These agreements are provided for under the Industrial Relations Act, 1946. This case had previously been in the High Court where J. Hedigan dismissed the application.. The applicants are electrical contractors who in various ways, set out in these … Read more
Dismissals related to absence and/or non attendance at work due to sickness and illness are one of the most common types of dismissal from employment in Ireland. The Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 states that a dismissal shall not be unfair if it is because of the employee’s capability to do the work for which he/she … Read more
There is a wide number of forums available for employees to seek to have their employment rights upheld and vindicated. These include • The Rights Commissioner service • The Employment Appeals Tribunal • The Labour Court • The Labour Relations Commission • The Equality Tribunal • The Courts • The Health and Safety Authority • … Read more
Bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment claims by employees against employers can be costly affairs. While there is no express statutory legal obligation on employers to have policies covering bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Employment Equality Acts together with the common law create indirect obligations … Read more
There is no general entitlement under Irish law to be paid whilst out of work due to sickness/illness. However it is something that can be provided for between the employer and employee when agreeing a contract of employment. The Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 specifically refers to the provision for incapacity for work due … Read more