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Recent Blog Posts By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Force Majeure and Employee Emergencies - Case Law and Restrictions

Force majeure leave arises “where for urgent family reasons owing to an injury or illness of a specified person, the immediate presence of the employe... Read More

22 May 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Workplace Relations Commission 2017 Annual Report: Key Takeaways for Employers

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) recently published its third Annual Report. Our Employment Law & HR Experts outline some key takeaways fo... Read More

15 May 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Saying "I Do" to the Industrial Relation Act - Engaging with Employees

The Industrial Relations Acts are voluntary in nature, and due to this, there is no legal obligation on employers to engage with their employees when ... Read More

11 May 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

What are Appropriate Measures and What are My Obligations and Responsibilities as an Employer?

On the 31st January 2018, the Court of Appeal issued a groundbreaking decision regarding appropriate measures, overturning both the Labour Court and H... Read More

10 May 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Essential Information Regarding Restrictive Covenants

Restrictive covenants are often used as a safeguard by employers to protect their business once an employee’s contract of employment has been terminat... Read More

09 May 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

The 2017 Data Protection Commission Report

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is the national independent authority in Ireland with responsibility for upholding the rights of ... Read More

08 May 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Health & Safety Essentials: Safe Working With Ladders and Step-Ladders

Each year falls from height result in fatal and major injuries, but there’s a misconception that only falls from a great height cause injury – which i... Read More

03 May 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

What is a Protected Disclosure?

Our experts offer a quick explanation of protected disclosures, with a case study to help illustrate how they work in practice and how the courts cons... Read More

03 May 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Health & Safety Essentials: Occupational Asthma

World Asthma Day falls on the 1st of May this year, bringing an opportunity to improve our awareness of asthma and how it affects the people around us... Read More

01 May 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

When Will a Resignation Be Effective?

Resignations aren’t always clear-cut situations, so here’s a quick look at how circumstances can affect them and some points to consider when faced wi... Read More

27 April 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Grievances and Grievance Procedures – Guidelines for Employers

Grievances refer to any complaint an employee may have that does not amount to bullying or harassment. For example, an employee may raise a grievance ... Read More

20 April 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

New and Expectant Mothers - Legal Responsibilities

A new baby is a source of joy, but for employers, pregnant employees do add some extra responsibilities in a workplace context – and also for the expe... Read More

19 April 2018 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

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