One of the things I encounter regularly when preparing for a WRC hearing is my client sending me irrelevant, unhelpful information which they believe is evidence. Often, if I was to introduce this so-called evidence it would damage my client’s case. The distinguishing feature between a good legal professional when it comes to the presentation… Continue reading Evidence and one of the skills of the legal professional
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Self-representing employees and imminent WRC hearings
I am frequently contacted by employees who have submitted a Workplace Relations Commission claim and the hearing is imminent. They are looking for representation and/or advice. It’s too late from my perspective, and I cannot help them. Getting ready for a WRC hearing is a time consuming and demanding task. It involves the preparation of… Continue reading Self-representing employees and imminent WRC hearings
The most demanding part of a WRC hearing
The most demanding part of a WRC hearing, if you are acting for a client or even arguing your own case, is listening to the evidence of the opposing witness(es). There are many parts of the hearing, including your submission and your direct examination of your own client(s), that can be prepared in advance. But… Continue reading The most demanding part of a WRC hearing
Mount Street, Ireland, 2024
It’s only when you walk up Mount Street that it strikes you. The tents. Tents everywhere. On the footpath, in all the side streets, near the International Protection Office. I was walking out to the Workplace Relations Commission in Ballsbridge yesterday and walked past these tents. It is hard to believe this has been allowed… Continue reading Mount Street, Ireland, 2024
Attending WRC hearings in person-a rethink is in order?
Today is day 2 of a WRC hearing I am involved in, the first day having taken place back in June 2023. It is possible that it will go for a further day after day but I certainly hope not. I am beginning to consider carefully the wisdom and cost effectiveness of me personally running… Continue reading Attending WRC hearings in person-a rethink is in order?
Advice for going to the WRC in 3 minutes
A chap contacted me yesterday and he was seeking some advice for going to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). He was representing himself and had no idea whatsoever what to expect. When I thought about it the best advice I could give him was to ensure he was able to explain his case, the basis… Continue reading Advice for going to the WRC in 3 minutes
Jack & Jones ordered to stop blanket ban on a legal entitlement for employees
I republished an old video of mine about the right to be paid a Sunday premium for working on Sunday a few days ago. A commenter commented “isn’t that law in force for years?” I agreed that it was as it is provided for in the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 but it was… Continue reading Jack & Jones ordered to stop blanket ban on a legal entitlement for employees
Letting emotions influence legal disputes-avoid this mistake
When emotions detrimentally influence legal disputes and rows it is usually the employee who is too invested in the dispute to make cool, rational, sensible decisions concerning their issue or problem. Usually. Occasionally, however, you come across an employer who is too emotionally invested to do the right thing. He or she will be an… Continue reading Letting emotions influence legal disputes-avoid this mistake
Identifying the net issue
I was recently involved in an employment case which we brought to the Workplace Relations Commission on behalf of a client. It was a claim for unfair dismissal, and it was clear that the case would be determined by one fact: did the employer terminate the employment or did the employee resign? It was equally… Continue reading Identifying the net issue
Instructing a solicitor? Give him/her the full and complete story
If you are going to engage the services of a solicitor in a legal dispute-for example an employment matter which will be dealt with by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)-make sure you give your solicitor all the facts. Good and bad. Full and complete instructions. Before the hearing. Preferably long before the hearing. The time… Continue reading Instructing a solicitor? Give him/her the full and complete story