grievance procedures

Health and Safety in the Workplace in Ireland

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Health and safety in the workplace in Ireland places very onerous obligations on employers. Health and safety law in the workplace derives from Common law and Statutory regulation.   Common law Under common law there is a general duty of care owed by employers to their employees. Regardless of any piece of legislation such as … Read more

The Minimalist Guide to Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures in the Workplace

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Employers have a legal obligation to provide their employees with written procedures to be followed before dismissal of an employee. The safest approach for the employer to take is to follow the best practice set out in Statutory Instrument 146/2000.(See Labour Relations Commission Code of Practice re Disciplinary and Grievance procedures)   It is not … Read more