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The Forgotten or Misunderstood Types of Leave

In 2010 queries brought under the Maternity Protection Acts and the Parental Leave Act made up 40% of all submissions to the Equality Tribunal. Whi... Read More

30 March 2012 By Brian Murray

Trade Union Representation

It is important for employers to keep abreast of the movements within the employment tribunals and the determinations that they are publishing as it w... Read More

30 March 2012 By Brian Murray

Gross Insubordination - What employers can learn from Carlos Tevez!

So Carlos Tevez has finally apologised. For those who may not be aware, Carlos Tevez is a professional soccer player who plays with Manchester City. F... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

New Registered Employment Agreements and the Debate

In a landmark decision Mr. Justice Kevin Feeney ruled that the Joint Labour Committees’ (JLC) system of setting minimum pay and conditions by... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

Putting HR Policies into Practice - Performance Appraisals

We are well and truly back in to the New Year at this stage and each New Year brings with it new goals and targets. The first quarter of each years... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

Reporting an accident to the Health and Safety Authority

How major does the accident have to be? Recording and reporting work related accidents are a legal requirement. Reports made under the Notific... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

The Peninsula Employment Law Dictionary -'Q'

Qualifying Period - In order for an employee to take particular employment claims to a tribunal, that employee must have satisfied specific qualifying... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

Value Your Biggest Asset

It’s a well-known fact that no business can exist without customers. In any business, it’s important to work closely with your clients ... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

Whistleblower Proposals Published

Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has this week published the Protected Disclosure in the Public Interest Bill which, if enacted will ... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

Government publishes Action Plan for Jobs 2012

On the 13th February 2012, the Government launched the much anticipated Action Plan for jobs. This is part of an overall plan to “rebuild the... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

Electrical Goods And Compliance In The Workplace

Almost everyone knows that electrical equipment used in the course of work must be manufactured to current standards and be safe for its intended u... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

Agency Worker Bill Update

The Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill, 2011 was published in December 2011 and the Government had invited all interested parties... Read More

02 March 2012 By Brian Murray

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