Videocast – Employment Rights Ireland
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 years ago -All About Employment Law in Ireland. Terry Gorry & Co. Solicitors.The Man to See™
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Do You Make These Mistakes With Your Employment Disciplinary Procedures?
May 25, 2014 06:15 - 3.46 MB VideoUnfair dismissal claims made up 31% of all claims to the Employment Appeals Tribunal in 2012. And of the cases which were won by employees against employers, roughly 80% were lost on the grounds of unfair procedures. Many employers fail to understand that regardless of how bad the performance of the employee, regardless of the […]
How to Draft an Employment Contract-Express Terms That Should Be Included in a Contract of Employment
April 18, 2013 19:47The employment contract in Irish law is made up of implied terms and express terms. There is nothing you can do about the implied terms. That’s why great care should be taken about the express terms in the contract, and why corners should not be cut when you as an employer are putting contracts in […]
The Payment of Wages in Irish Employment Law | The Payment of Wages Act, 1991 in Plain English
February 04, 2013 18:55 - 192 KB application/pdfDisputes about the payment of wages are commonplace. Most of them are about non payment, late payment, or deductions from wages. This piece will look at these issues and what redress is available to the employee. The payment of wages in the employment contract is governed by the Payment of Wages Act, 1991 and this piece of legislation stipulates […]
7 Simple Steps For Employers to Avoid Costly Employment Law Claims from Employees
February 04, 2013 07:31It’s an easy mistake to make. If you are an employer you are in danger of leaving yourself wide open to expensive claims by your employees if you fail to follow some basic but essential steps in your employment relationship with your employees. In addition to settling successful claims brought by employees you also run […]
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures-The Facts You Should Know
February 02, 2013 15:53 - 68.3 KB application/pdfIt’s fairly simple, you know. One of the easiest ways for employers to blow a lot of cash is to fail to follow proper procedures when dismissing an employee. No matter how justifiable the dismissal may be it will be a costly affair if proper procedures are not followed. Employers have a legal obligation to […]
How Employers Can Safely Cut Wages or Reduce Hours Without Expensive Claims
February 01, 2013 23:49Let’s admit it. One of the first areas that employers look to in seeking to cut the costs in the business is employees’ wages and salaries. Cutting staff wages unilaterally though can be fraught with danger. One of the fundamental terms of the contract of employment will be that dealing with pay/salary. Cutting wages therefore […]
Sick Leave and Illness Leave in Irish Employment Law-How to Avoid Needless Disputes with Your Employees
February 01, 2013 20:38Another bloody sick cert… Yes, it’s frustrating. You are an employer and you have had it up to the two eyeballs with these sick certs. You know he’s been seen drinking all over the parish at the weekend. And now he’s giving you this sick cert stating that he is suffering with back trouble. Sick […]
The Employment Contract in Irish Employment Law-The Facts You Should Know
January 31, 2013 21:14It’s true, you know. The foundation stone of the employer/employee relationship is the employment contract. So, it’s critical from day one, and becomes even more important if there is a dispute. It is vital that it is drafted correctly, especially from the employer’s viewpoint. Before we go any further, though, you need to know one […]
Redundancy in Ireland-What Employers and Employees Ought to Know About Non Collective Redundancies
January 29, 2013 22:26 - 348 KB application/pdfLet’s admit it. Redundancy is not a pleasant topic to discuss. But not discussing it, and not understanding your obligations if you are an employer, or entitlements as an employee can prove very costly. Therefore, this piece about redundancy in Ireland will look at: what is a redundancy, redundancy payments, where to access a redundancy […]