Introduction to facing redundancy When facing redundancy it’s an anxious time in the workplace. An employee could be made redundant for various reasons. The employer may be closing the whole business down or the place where the employee has been working. There might be less of a need for the employee to be doing their work. If there is redundancy situation and …
If you have a representative, they will normally do all the case preparation and act as your representative at the tribunal. Usually, you’ll still have to speak at the tribunal to give your evidence. If you can’t find a representative, you’ll have to attend the tribunal without one. Don’t worry about this. Employment tribunals are …
Employment tribunals make decisions about employment disputes. Nearly all legal cases about employment are heard in employment tribunals. This includes cases about things like unfair dismissal, redundancy and discrimination. There are also many other sorts of claim that can be brought. Can I make a claim to an employment tribunal? If you have a problem with …
Economic downturns In economic downturns employers are often faced with many difficult decisions. Employers may have cash flow problems and struggle to be able to pay their fixed costs including salaries. Business planning can be particularly hard. Here are a few options for employers to consider. General temporary lay-offs and downturns Employers would still be obliged to …
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Conducting pre-employment checks should always be a ‘must do’ in your recruitment process. It’s at the short-listing stage before a potential offer is made to a candidate that an employer should conduct background checks, in order to firstly ascertain can the candidate do the job. The pre-employment checks can help prevent you from hiring the …
It isn’t immediately obvious what salary you should command in Ireland, as wages and salaries aren’t usually quoted in job advertisements. As trade unions are still influential in Ireland, wages are often negotiated on a collective basis and are therefore broadly similar in different industries and areas. Regional differences in salary are generally smaller than …
I was amazed when I read it. And, yet, I have seen the same opinion voiced before on my Facebook page about employment law in Ireland. Here’s what the guy said: “workers have no rights”. The opinion is still there, I have not deleted it as everyone is entitled to their opinion. But it is complete …
Employment lawyers provide a variety of services to employees and employers. Some of the common tasks that lawyers in this practice area help with include: Explanation of Rights An employment lawyer can help explain the client’s rights to him or her. This includes explaining the applicable laws that apply to the case and the options …
Overtime and the employment contract Whether you can make employees work overtime will depend on the terms of the employment contract. The contract should set out the hours of work and the remuneration to be received, whether it’s in the form of an annual salary or pay at an hourly rate. There may also be provisions outlining …
Changes to your contract of employment can occur due either to a change in the law or by agreement between your employer and yourself. Under contract law, neither you nor your employer can unilaterally decide to change the contract and both must consent to any changes in its terms. The procedures for how your employer should inform …
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