Category: Employment Law
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Supreme Court rules Registered Employment Agreements Unconstitutional
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…
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Sickness and Absence Related Dismissals-Some Facts You Should Know
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…
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Sick Leave in Irish Employment Law-What You Should Know
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…