Guinness delivery subcontractor workers who were fired without notice over “unscheduled and undocumented” keg deliveries to Dublin pubs have been awarded over €114,000. The workers were among 15 drivers and assistants who were sacked in the wake of a covert surveillance operation by Diageo security officers at a pub in Dublin’s northeast inner city. The … Read more
An office worker has been awarded over €50,000 compensation by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) after suffering “extreme distress and trauma” when a male colleague attempted to pull down her trousers in front of other staff. The WRC ordered the maximum sum to be paid by the company, Deadline Direct Ltd trading as Deadline Couriers, … Read more
In a challenge against the Workplace Relations Commission’s rejection of her claim that she was unfairly dismissed by law firm Arthur Cox, solicitor Ammi Burke has requested that High Court judge Marguerite Bolger recuse herself from the case. Ms. Burke’s grounds for the request include the judge’s prior expression of views on the core issue … Read more
A receptionist at a veterinary surgery who was terminated for reporting suspicions of theft by a colleague and was branded a “fantasist” by her employer after taking a claim over it, has won €15,600 in compensation. According to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), the receptionist reported missing cash from a till at the clinic where … Read more
Avia Capital Leasing Ltd, a subsidiary of Russia’s second-largest bank VTB, is facing pay and unfair dismissal claims from former employees. These claims include allegations of breaches of the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977, the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973, the Payment of Wages Act 1991, and the Organisation of Working Time Act … Read more
Landlords must abide by strict legal requirements when it comes to evicting tenants, especially if they are pregnant. Failing to do so can lead to hefty fines and damage their reputation. In a recent case, a landlord in Ireland was forced to pay €13,000 in damages after threatening to evict a pregnant tenant. The case … Read more
In recent news, a binman who was dismissed for being too obese has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The case has raised questions about the discrimination faced by overweight employees in the workplace and the legal protections available to them. This article will explore the details of the case and provide insights into the broader … Read more
A firefighter’s claim that he should be paid for working 24/7 due to being on call 365 days a year has been rejected by an Australian court. The case has ignited debate about the nature of on-call work and whether employees in certain professions are entitled to be compensated for time spent waiting to be … Read more
In the world of work, communication is key. However, there are times when messages can get crossed, and accidents can occur. In the case of one bartender, a simple slip-up resulted in a windfall of €10,000. The bartender in question received a voice message by accident from their supervisor, which led to that employee being … Read more
The Labour Court has recently upheld the decision of Aldi to sack an employee in Ireland for not paying for goods at the store. The case has raised questions about the ethical and legal implications of employers taking such measures when employees fail to comply with company policies. As businesses strive to maintain high ethical … Read more