The Employment Rights Advice Blog
Articles, news and updates on employment law in Ireland
for employees and employers
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Unlawful COVID-19 pay cut
Employee wins unfair deduction case
With the uncertainity that the COVID-19 pandemic caused for many businesses, some employers turned to pay cuts to avoid having to make roles redundant. A recent Workplace Relations (WRC) adjudication dealt with this subject. It outlined the position which will probably be followed by other adjudicators. The case of A Project Manager/Translator v An Interpretation and Translation Group ADJ-00028367 revolved around an employer implementing a 15% pay cut due to the alledged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business using a variation clause contained in the employee’s employment contract.
Unfair Redundancy Case
Why genuine communication is important
In a recent case before the Workplace Relations Commission there was a real redundancy situation on the face of it, but proper communication between the employer and employee did not take place. This resulted in a decision of unfair dismissal being made against the employer.
How to raise a problem at work
Formal or informal
How do I raise a problem at work? Should I raise it informally or formally? If you find yourself having to deal with a problem at work what should you do next? Problems can vary in size and importance. Some can be minor irritations, like always being last in the queue for coffee. Others can take on a more obstructive role, like harassment. While more can register somewhere in the middle. Whatever the problem, the fact is, it needs to be sorted. We look at when an informal chat is useful, and how to prepare for it. We also consider problems which are best dealt with by way of a formal complaint using all of the procedures available in your workplace and in Irish employment law.
What is it like to bring an unfair dismissal claim?
A short summary of what happens when you claim
Deciding whether to claim or not.
The unfair dismissal legislation is open to workers in Ireland who have completed twelve months employment with their employer.
You may be feeling angry at being unfairly dismissed. You may wish to seek justice for the wrong which you have suffered. It is good to seek compensation for an unfair dismissal, but at some stage practical reality has to be considered. How much compensation can I expect to receive? How is compensation for unfair dismissal calculated? How much does it cost to bring an unfair dismissal claim to the Workplace Relations Commission?
Latest Employee Blogs
Latest Employer Blogs
- Changes to probationary period
- Redundancy Update
- COVID-19 Vaccination Data in the workplace
- Statutory Sick Pay Scheme
- The Right to Disconnect
- Covid-19 Can I use lay off and short time to cope with Covid-19 ?
- Covid-19 (The Coronavirus) Tips for employers
- Social Media Monitoring in the Workplace
- Using 3rd party CCTV footage
- Do I need a Data Protection Officer ?
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