Resigned or not?

When an employee resigns, and then they withdraw the resignation

A straight forward resignation usually happens when an employee leaves to go elsewhere. Maybe they have been head hunted or they have decided to tour the world. Either way they have communicated a clear intention to leave, usually by a fixed date.     

What does vicarious liability mean for an employer ?

In order to answer that let's look at the definition of vicarious liability in Ireland.

Under Irish employment law, employers are vicariously liable for the acts or ommissions of an employee, when they occur in the course of that person's employment.

Need an Au Pair ? Need to register with Revenue as an employer

Recent test case declares Au Pair an employee

Under a recent ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission the position of au pair has been declared to be employment. This means that all current and future au pairs are entitled to the protection of all employment laws in Ireland. This includes, the minimum wage legislation, holidays, time off, work breaks and where applicable, minimum notice.