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Bite Size HR: "Bossnapping" at French Goodyear Plant

As reported by the Journal, workers at a Goodyear factory in northern France have taken two managers captive as they up their fight against the planne... Read More

07 January 2014 By Patrick Whelan

BusinessSafe: HSA Releases Workplace Fatality Figures for 2013

According to figures released from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) there were 46 people killed in work-related accidents over the course of 2013... Read More

07 January 2014 By Patrick Whelan

Demands For Wage Increases Poses a Significant Challenge to Economic Recovery - Kieran Mulvey

As reported in the Irish Times, stifled demands for wage rises will pose a significant challenge to economic recovery according to Kieran Mulvey, the ... Read More

30 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

EAT & Labour Court Publish Annual Reports for 2012

The annual reports for the Employment Appeals Tribunal and the Labour Court have been published for 2012, and they make for some interesting reading. ... Read More

18 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Ice and Snow Clearance

The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005 requires employers to ensure the workplace is as safe as can be reasonably practicable. This include... Read More

18 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Managing Annual Leave in 2014

Managing employees’ annual leave is probably one of the major administrative headaches that any Company may encounter. Every employer is facing tough ... Read More

18 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

The Top Tips for Managing HR Costs in 2014

Is 2014 the year of opportunity and positivity? We all hope that it is and with our recent exit from the bail out and with positive economic growth we... Read More

18 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Why it's important for clients to use the Peninsula Advice Service in 2014

The last three years has seen some substantial changes in Irish employment law in respect of employment legislation, case law and the reform of the di... Read More

18 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Equality Tribunal Awards €85,000 Against the Irish Prison Service

As reported in The Journal, the Equality Tribunal has upheld three complaints against the Irish Prison Service and has directed it to pay out €85,000 ... Read More

17 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Almost €7 Million Awarded by the EAT in Compensation in 2012

The annual reports for the Employment Appeals Tribunal and the Labour Court have been published for 2012, and they make some interesting reading. Em... Read More

16 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Bite Size HR: Suggestions For A Potential ESB Strike

With the threat of an ESB strike looming over us, The Peninsula Ireland Blog is here to give you some precautionary advice on what can be done in the ... Read More

05 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Government to Address New legislation For Collective Bargaining

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore announced at the Labour Party’s National Conference that the Government will begin the process of legislating in the coming wee... Read More

03 December 2013 By Patrick Whelan

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