An employment contract in Irish employment law is made up of implied terms and express terms. Implied terms fall into 4 categories: 1. Those implied by statute 2. Terms implied by custom and practice 3. Terms implied by law 4. Terms implied by collective agreements in unionized employment. There is nothing the employer can do … Read more
The four scenarios below are quite common in the Irish workplace. Each of them has the potential to be very costly for the employer if he/she acts on the common misconceptions contained in these hypothetical situations. My employee is 67 and I want him/her to retire-can I just tell him/her that he/she must retire soon? … Read more
Before entering into a contract of employment there are three areas that an employer needs to consider carefully. These areas can be broadly categorized as follows: Advertising the position Interviewing for the job Conditions precedent. Job Advertising Advertising the job can be fraught with danger for the employer as it is easy to fall foul … Read more
The contract of employment in Ireland is made up of both express terms and implied terms with the Terms of Employment (Information) Act, 1994 stipulating that certain basic information must be given to the employee in writing. This includes the names and addresses of both employer and employee, the place of work, the title of … Read more
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