Tag: unfair dismissals act
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Constructive Dismissal in Ireland-What is Constructive Dismissal?
Constructive dismissal in Ireland is covered by the Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977 in section 1(b) as it provides that a dismissal is, among other definitions, “the termination by the employee of his contract of employment with his employer, whether prior notice of the termination was or was not given to the employer, in circumstances in…
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Unfair Dismissals In Ireland-a Financial Landmine for Employers?
Unfair dismissal in Ireland is governed by the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2007 and two points/fundamental principles need to be made clear about this legislation at the outset- 1. an employer must have substantial grounds for dismissing an employee2. in doing so the employer must apply fair procedures to the process. The Unfair Dismissals Act covers…
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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…