Insights 28th February 2018

The Government Appears to finally acknowledge that the Horse Racing Industry is one that warrants a separate arrangement for workers regarding working time

In an interesting article written by Mark Costello of The Irish Field, (link below) it appears that both the Minister for Employment and Social Protection and the Attorney General acknowledge that a derogation from the Working Time Directive should be...

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News 28th February 2018

Clarification on Employers’ obligation

In this case the Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the High Court and vacated the award of €40,000 compensation to Ms Daly, a disabled Special Needs Assistant (“SNA”) who had been dismissed on incapacity grounds. After her accident,...

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News 28th February 2018

The Difference a Day Makes strict adherence to time limits

Facts The Complainant was employed as a Sales Manager of the Respondent and commenced employment 18th February 2013. By letter dated 22nd December 2015, the Complainant was issued formal notice that his role would become redundant as and from 4th...

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News 28th February 2018

Radio Nova ordered to pay Presenter €30,000 in Unfair Dismissal Case.

In a recent decision by the WRC, Dublin-based commercial radio station, Radio Nova, has been ordered to pay €30,000 to a female radio presenter for unfair dismissal. Penelope McGrath, the WRC Adjudication Officer stated that, at the time of her...

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News 28th February 2018

No Notice and No Procedure may have Saved Employer Costs

Workplace Relations Commission: ADJ-00009175 The Complainant worked for the Respondent Company in Accounts and Payroll since 2012 and was on a weekly salary of €900. The Complainant had had an allegation made against her by a co-employee that was unsubstantiated....

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News 28th February 2018

WRC ordered re-engagement as remedy where employee sought compensation in Unfair Dismissal Case

The recent decision by the WRC in the case of An Employee v An Employer, ADJ-00008883, is extremely interesting as despite the Complainant looking for compensation for being unfairly dismissed, the Adjudicator felt the most appropriate remedy in this case...

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Insights 8th February 2018

Golden Dale Trading as Ballydoyle Racing v Workplace Relations Commission

Labour Court Appeal Reference CNN181 The Ballydoyle racehorse training operation has appealed a Labour Court ruling regarding excessive working hours for stable staff. On 5th January 2018, the Labour Court dismissed a Ballydoyle appeal against compliance notices issued by the...

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News 8th February 2018

Healthcare assistant dismissed for sleeping on the job during a night shift was awarded €10,000

Workplace Relations Commission Reference: ADJ-00006660 Care Worker v Social Services The Complainant was assigned to work a night shift for a healthcare unit caring for residents who suffered with either intellectual disabilities, mental health problems and/or physical health problems. She...

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News 8th February 2018

Labour Court reduces Unfair Dismissal aware by 70% due to the employee’s behaviour

Vadym Kalinin V Structured Finance Management (Ireland) Limited The Complainant was dismissed after seven years of service. He took an unfair dismissal claim and also claimed that he was subjected to discriminatory treatment, harassment and victimisation contrary to the Employment...

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News 8th February 2018

County Council employee awarded €48,153.86

Workplace Relations Commission reference ADJ-00010004 - An employee v A local County Council - seeking adjudication under the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003. Facts The Complainant commenced employment as a Co-ordinator with the Respondent in September 2006. Funding...

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