A finance manager who was asked by the Chief Executive to get more wine at a company dinner, and responded with “I’m not a waitress”, has lost her claim for constructive dismissal and discrimination. The adjudicator at the Workplace Relations Commission held that the Chief Executive’s request was made because she was the one who… Continue reading “I’m not a waitress” finance manager loses discrimination case
Category: Law
An avoidable mistake with performance improvement plans
A mistake I see quite frequently with employees who have been placed on a performance improvement plan with their employer is their inability to see the big picture and where the plan is headed. This is often apparent coming towards the end of the process. Often the plan will be passed successfully, and the employee… Continue reading An avoidable mistake with performance improvement plans
Nobody cancels
I was joking with the girls in the office yesterday and threating to introduce a new tag line into my marketing schtick. “Nobody cancels”. I overheard Josephine explaining to a girl on the phone who was seeking a consultation earlier than next week that “nobody cancels”. The main reason for this state of affairs is… Continue reading Nobody cancels
Nobody wanted to witness the will
I had to go to Naas Hospital last week with a will for a man who has a short time to live. The will was straightforward and I had it ready and pre-prepared as I walked in to the hospital as I had received the instructions prior my trip. I faced two tasks: I only… Continue reading Nobody wanted to witness the will
Wild, untrue and unproven allegations can still cause reputational damage to your small business
I have written in the past about certain employees overestimating the significance of any publicity surrounding their employment law case at the WRC. Frankly, I have advised them that the issue they are claiming about may play a large part in their life and mind. But for most people it will not move the dial.… Continue reading Wild, untrue and unproven allegations can still cause reputational damage to your small business
Give your solicitor all the facts in advance of the hearing
There is an indescribable sinking feeling when you are in a WRC hearing and it turns out that your client withheld a vital piece of evidence from you prior to the hearing. Notwithstanding that your client has read and approved your proposed submission on his behalf to the WRC weeks in advance, your argument that… Continue reading Give your solicitor all the facts in advance of the hearing
Burkes barred from High Court review hearing of Enoch Burke case
Certain members of the Burke family-Sean, Martina, Isaac, and Ammi-are not permitted to attend a review hearing next week in the High Court of Enoch Burke’s continued imprisonment for contempt of court. The four individuals concerned were given the opportunity to give undertakings as to how they would behave but they were not prepared to… Continue reading Burkes barred from High Court review hearing of Enoch Burke case
Fake posturing about contract law and RTE deals
The fake posturing about confidentiality clauses in RTE exit packages over the last few days has been nauseating. We all know, including politicians, what a contract is. We are aware that terms and conditions make up contracts and mean something. At its most basic, a deal is a deal. Some of us will have experience… Continue reading Fake posturing about contract law and RTE deals
Our first day in our new office
Today, 19th February 2024, is our first day in our new office. It is at Unit 6, Teach Buí, Main Street, Enfield, Co. Meath. We are waiting for our new Eircode and we need to sort out teething problems with the recently installed broadband connection. But I have been involved in enough moves into and… Continue reading Our first day in our new office
Women still getting a raw deal in the workplace
I have met three clients in the last 6 months who have led me to conclude that even in 2024 women are still getting a raw deal in the workplace. The first case involves a young woman who has been forced to leave her job as a result of the sexual harassment she has experienced… Continue reading Women still getting a raw deal in the workplace