WRC Looks Behind Company and Deems an Individual an Employee
The WRC recently delivered decisions on a number of employment law claims brought by the Complainant in a case entitled PR Company v Hotel Resort (ADJ-00046181, ADJ-00047024, ADJ-00045524, ADJ-00047375).
WRC Finds Employer’s Sick Pay Scheme More Favourable Overall Than Statutory Sick Pay Scheme
In Alan Lehane v Sean Ahern Ltd ADJ-00051505, the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) found that an employer’s sick pay scheme was more favourable overall than entitlements provided for under the Sick Leave Act 2022 (“the Act”),
Reeling In The Year 2024
It is appropriate at this time of the year to look back at some of the interesting developments and the important cases that have shaped employment law in Ireland in 2024.
Pregnant Employee who was Dismissed Awarded €136,200 in WRC
Raquel Vieira Dos Santos Silva v Eteam Workforce Limited (ADJ-00051855) is a decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) in a case under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 (the “Acts”).
High Court Clarifies the Scope of a De Novo Appeal to the Labour Court
The High Court judgement of Ms Justice Bolger in Padraic Hanley v. PBR Restaurants Ltd t/a Fish Shack Café [2024] IEHC 662 delivered on 19th November 2024 gives clarification to the scope of a de novo hearing before the Labour Court.
Government Publish Updated Code of Practice on Determining Employment Status
Following the 2023 judgement of the Supreme Court in The Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (midlands) Ltd/ T/A Donimo’s Pizza [2023] IESC 24 the Government’s “Code of Practice on Determining Employment Status”
Children in Public Transport
Affordable and safe public transport is an important requirement for the smooth functioning of daily life in any country.
Fresh Amendments to Law On Financial Audit Authority: Offending Employees Now Face Travel Ban and Asset Seizure
The Emirate of Dubai has recently passed new amendments to the existing “Dubai Law No. 4/2018 on the Establishment of the Financial Audit Authority” (“LAW”).
Travel Ban Due To Non-Payment of Dues for Tourist
In the UAE, non-citizens constitute approximately 70% of the country’s population. This is made up of residents and tourists present in the country.
The Implication of Imposing Interest in the UAE
In the current world, where trade ties are vital in strengthening the economy of a country, it is often necessary to enter into legal contracts with various entities around the world.