One TUPE Transfer, Two Different WRC Decisions re Whether Employee Resigned When Didn’t Sign New Contract
Two WRC decisions arising from the same transfer under the EC (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003 (“TUPE Regulations”) reached different outcomes on whether the lack of confirmation by the employee re transferring amounted to a resignation by the employee. The cases are Jason Franzoni v. Hibernia Homecare Ltd (ADJ-00056751) and Charlotte …
Employee Unfairly Dismissed by Employer Following Client Request to Remove Him from Site
Tony Molloy v Kaefer Limited (ADJ-00053834) is a recent unfair dismissal case that was before the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”). The Complainant brought the complaint under the Unfair Dismissal Acts 1977-2015 (the “Acts”) claiming his dismissal was both procedurally and substantively unfair. The Respondent denied this and claimed that his dismissal was necessary because it …
Reeling In The Year 2025
As we journey into 2026, it’s timely to reflect on some key developments and noteworthy cases that shaped Irish Employment law last year.
Auto-Enrolment Update
“MyFutureFund” Ireland’s new auto-enrolment pension system is now in effect as of 1st January automatically enrolling “eligible” employees.
Adjudicator Includes “lump sum” from Pension in Constructive Dismissal Compensation Award
Karen McHale v Mayo University Hospital (ADJ-00053715) involved a constructive dismissal complaint under the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 – 2015. The Complainant claimed that she was left with no option but to resign from her employment due to the Respondent’s treatment of her when a complaint was made against her under the Respondent’s grievance procedure. …
Irish Prison Service Ordered to Find Position for Prison Officer within Three Months
In Kim Dempsey v Irish Prison Service (ADJ-00043513) the Complainant brought a complaint under section 77 of the Employment Equality Acts (as amended) against her employer Irish Prison Service, for failing to provide her with reasonable accommodation following a workplace incident that left her unable to carry out her regular duties.
Bracing for 2026: How Belgium’s new e invoicing rules signal broader shifts in legal practice
As Belgium introduces mandatory structured e‑invoicing and a redefined regime for service and commercial agreements, it is time for both Belgian companies and international companies operating in Belgium to rethink their general terms, templates and internal workflows.
Transparency, Licensing or Prohibition: The New Regulatory Paradigm for Nominee Services
Introduction Most readers will know that the origin of this topic, like many others, related to changes in anti–money laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and counter‑proliferation regimes is found in the FATF Recommendations, also known as the “International Standards.”
Looking Ahead: Key Amendments Coming into Effect in 2026
The Japanese regulatory landscape in 2026 is shifting toward greater inclusivity and stronger protections for those in vulnerable positions. This Legal Update highlights the key amendments set to take effect this year that employers should look out for.
Juris Corp successfully represented and advised the Committee of Creditors in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process of Sevenhills Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Deal Summary & Significance: SevenHills Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. (“CD”) was admitted into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”) on 13th March 2018 upon an application filed by Axis Bank. The CD owned two key healthcare assets: