Following the enactment of the Workplace Relations Act 2015, the Workplace Relations Commission’s Investigation service has now taken over the role fo... Read More
05 March 2018 By Keith Lowther
Are you complying with the obligation to pay a premium to Sunday workers? Check out the key points and consequences for non-compliance below… Section... Read More
04 March 2018 By Keith Lowther
Every business should have a strong policy on grievance procedures. While the ultimate goal is to ensure your workplace remains harmonious, there will... Read More
02 March 2018 By Keith Lowther
With severe weather warnings in Ireland this week caused by Storm Emma a.k.a the "Beast from the East", we are encouraging employers to consider the h... Read More
27 February 2018 By Keith Lowther
The Beast From the East is on its way! Like Storm Ophelia in October 2017, the adverse weather conditions may cause a number of headaches for employer... Read More
26 February 2018 By Keith Lowther
Nail salon workers are exposed to health & safety risks that employers are often unaware of, particularly chemical risks. Our Health & Safety ... Read More
22 February 2018 By Keith Lowther
Every business owner or manager faces making a dismissal at some time or another – it’s often a necessary requirement within any type of business. The... Read More
15 February 2018 By Keith Lowther
The vast majority of serious injuries to both vets and farmers are unknown as most go unreported. It is, however, understood to be significant in term... Read More
12 February 2018 By Keith Lowther
A study conducted by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work in 2016 revealed that 22% of workers in Ireland experience stress at work eithe... Read More
06 February 2018 By Keith Lowther
Recently the Work Place Commission (WRC) was instructed by the Minister to publish a Code of Practice on Retirement Age (Longer Working) which was pub... Read More
Most of the time, it is easy to distinguish whether an individual is employed or self-employed, however an individual's employment status may not alwa... Read More
01 February 2018 By Keith Lowther
Currently, Ireland has no health and safety legislation that requires employers to test employees for intoxicants. Because of this, most Irish organis... Read More
26 January 2018 By Keith Lowther