01 Sep Process Process Process
The case of Nkemka Patrick Okachi v Sodexo Ireland Limited (ADJ-00045306) provides lots of learning on the necessity for fair and objective processes before taking the decision to dismiss....
01 Aug Recording Breaking Whistleblowing Award
The recent awards against WIDA in resepct of the penalisation of its Director of Services following the raising of protected disclosures is a necessary read for Board members and employers....
14 Jul Pregnancy Loss Leave
5 days paid leave will now be available to employees who have a miscarriage before 23 weeks gestation....
17 Apr Force Majeure Application
An award of €7,000 to an employee who was refused a second paid days force majeure leave when his wife miscarried, proved to be a costly refusal for the employer concerned....
21 Sep Process Process Process
Posted at 11:00h
in disciplinary process, dismissal, employment law, fair procedures, unfair dismissal, workplace investigations
Some useful reminders in this recent case on the absolute necessity to ensure that Terms of Reference are adhered to in workplace investigations, as well as ensuring any right to appeal in a policy is always offered....
11 Aug Dismissal Without Warning @ Dundalk FC. A costly game!
Posted at 10:42h
in disciplinary process, dismissal, employment law, fair procedures, unfair dismissal, workplace investigations
In one of a number of well publicised employment cases involving Dundalk FC, its former Chief Operations Officer, Martin Connolly was awarded almost €17,000 compensation after being dismissed in February 2024 without any warnings, investigation, or disciplinary hearing. ...
15 Jul Conducting Fair and Robust Workplace Investigations
This summary article provides some essential guidance on some of the key steps that should be taken to ensure that a workplace investigation process is robust and can stand up to scrutiny in the event that it leads to further action being taken under the disciplinary policy or findings of misconduct such as bullying and harassment being made against employees....
20 Jun Disciplinary & Investigation Procedures
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in disciplinary process, dismissal, employment law, Uncategorized, unfair dismissal, workplace investigations
Despite a substantive reason for dismissal, the poor process followed and procedural flaws resulted in €8,000 being awarded to Bar Manager who misapplied the Tips Policy....
23 Mar Gross misconduct dismissal for theft arrest
The recent upholding by the WRC of the dismissal of a senior long serving manager highlights the need for robust procedures and the consideration of alternatives before proceeding to dismissal....
28 Nov Trouble at the Xmas Party !
With the Christmas party season about to get underway, employers would be well advised to take note of the potential cost of claims, when things can go wrong, particularly after too much drink has been taken....