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Overtime

There are few companies in Ireland not utilising overtime. When the workload increases, you ask your employees to keep up with demand. If they’re on b... Read More

28 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Last Chance Saloon, the Importance of Final Written Warnings

A recent case from the EAT has highlighted the importance of a Final Written Warning in respect of the Company's disciplinary procedures. The Tribunal... Read More

27 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Bite Size HR: Suspension Without Pay For Using Your Initiative

Council workers in Cork were suspended, firstly with pay, and then without, for fixing a pothole they believed to pose a risk to road users. As report... Read More

26 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Case Highlights Whistleblower Legislation Is Needed Soon

As reported in the Sunday Times yesterday, a Garda who blew the whistle on senior officers' practice of erasing motorists penalty points is quitting t... Read More

25 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Women Paid Lower than Men Due to Collective Agreements

An interesting case has been heard in the Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU, formerly the ECJ) whereby a group of female workers argued th... Read More

21 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Equality Officer Finds No Discrimination on the Grounds of Age

A recent decision from the Equality tribunal may prove very useful for employers on two matters, firstly in relation to Severance Agreements, and seco... Read More

19 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Parental Leave Legislation Published

The Legislation relating to the amendments to Parental leave, increasing from 14 weeks to 18 weeks is now available, and is cited as Statutory Instrum... Read More

15 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Webinar Session on Social Media and Harassment

The Peninsula Ireland Blog held their first webinar this morning on Social Media and Harassment, and the feedback received has been very positive. The... Read More

15 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Last Chance to Register For Our Webinar

This is your last chance to register for our social media and harassment webinar this coming Friday 15th March at 9.30 am. We have a limited number of... Read More

12 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Parental Leave Increases from 14 weeks to 18 weeks

It has been announced that on Friday 8th March 2013 the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Mr Alan Shatter, T.D., signed regulations extending... Read More

11 March 2013 By Brian Murray

Bite Size HR: Tax on Maternity Benefit to See Loss of up to €2,700 Per Child

As reported in today’s Irish Independent working mothers will lose out on up to €2,700 per child under measures to tax maternity benefit for the first... Read More

07 March 2013 By Brian Murray

La Na Poblachta - New Public Holiday Proposed

In an effort to increase the awareness and public celebration surrounding the 1916 Easter Rising, a Bill has been proposed to make the 24th April each... Read More

07 March 2013 By Brian Murray

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