Employment Rights of Au Pairs and Other Domestic Workers
Since the landmark case last year where a Spanish Au Pair was deemed an employee by the Workplace Relations Commission and awarded €9,229, there has […]
Is There a Difference Between Bullying and Harassment?
Bullying and harassment are closely related. However, they do differ and it is important for employers to understand the difference between the two and to […]
EU Decision on Banning Headscarves in the Workplace
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that employers can implement a ban on employees wearing headscarves in the workplace. The first of two […]
International Women’s Day Interview with Moira Grassick
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Moira Grassick to speak to her about her career and how she has become the successful […]
How to manage an employee working unauthorised over-time
As an employer, it is important to know what hours your employees are working each week, in order to ensure we are compliant with employment […]
Case Study: Whistleblower awarded €30,000
Background of the case The employee appealed to the Tribunal following a recommendation from the Rights Commissioner under the Unfair Dismissal Act, 1977 to 2007. […]
