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Caught on Camera!

Last night’s TV3 programme ‘caught on camera’ highlighted the fraudulent use of tills and other workplace systems, continuing with employees who make ... Read More

11 September 2013 By Patrick Whelan

No More Claims For Reduction of Wages Under Payment of Wages Act

Claims taken under the Payment of Wages Act for a reduction in wages may be at an end following a decision in a recent case from the EAT. Traditionall... Read More

06 September 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Deductions from Wages for Non-Union Employees Deemed Lawful

In organisations where an employer recognises a Union for negotiation purposes, a Company will engage with Unions on issues affecting their employees ... Read More

04 September 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Bite Size HR: Behaviour In Tribunals Revisited

You may recall a recent post on a case involving a member of the Gardai who had claimed she was Bullied and Harassed in her role. This case was notabl... Read More

30 August 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Employees bringing in their own electrical appliances

Employees have been bringing in their own electrical appliances into the workplace, is this something I should be concerned about, especially for the ... Read More

29 August 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Eye Opener: Fixed Term, Commercial Flexibility, Legal Minefield

The flexibility that a Fixed Term Contract provides can be extremely beneficial from a commercial point of view. However, they can often be used in an... Read More

29 August 2013 By Patrick Whelan

The Importance of a Signed Contract of Employment

Introduction Every employee who works for your business must receive a written contract of employment. This is outlined in Section 3 of the Terms of ... Read More

29 August 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Peninsula Face2Face: The complete on-site solution from Peninsula Business Services

We recognised that it can be time-consuming and often challenging for businesses to conduct investigations, disciplinary or capability processes, and ... Read More

29 August 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Employee Awarded 2 Years Salary After Claim of Sexual Harassment is Upheld by Tribunal

An equality case has garnered recent public attention following many media sources reporting an employee who was subjected to verbal and physical sexu... Read More

29 August 2013 By Patrick Whelan

How to Navigate the Disciplinary Route

Disciplinaries can be a difficult process for Employers, and here at the Peninsula Ireland Blog we have tried to make the process simpler and more str... Read More

26 August 2013 By Patrick Whelan

CSO Figures report 3,600 Days Lost By Striking Workers in 2013

As reported in the Journal there were just five industrial disputes in the first six months of the year, but the Bus Eireann strikes meant that there ... Read More

23 August 2013 By Patrick Whelan

Bite Size HR: Zero Hours; The Contract of Choice for the Fast Food Industry

The Zero Hours contract issue continues to rage with reports in today's Irish Independent that the majority of workers at two of Ireland's leading fas... Read More

19 August 2013 By Patrick Whelan

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