Dundalk FC Ordered to Pay €64,000 to Former Director After Unfair Dismissal
Dundalk Football Club has been ordered to pay €64,000 in compensation to its former football director, Brian Gartland, after the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ruled in his favour. The case arose from his dismissal in May 2024, which the tribunal found to be an act of whistleblower penalisation. Gartland had raised concerns about health and […]
Managing Employee Absence During Extreme Weather:
Managing Employee Absence During Extreme Weather: Introduction: In light of Storm Éowyn that caused destruction around Ireland, extreme and severe weather events can significantly impact both employees’ ability to report for work and employers’ ability to operate their businesses and close unexpectedly. In such circumstances, employers and employees may face challenges that are not explicitly […]
Bullying and Harassment Persist in Irish Workplaces
Bullying and Harassment Persist in Irish Workplaces Bullying and harassment remain pervasive issues in Irish workplaces, according to the Workplace Equality Report by Matrix Recruitment. The survey, which gathered insights from nearly 1,300 workers across Ireland, revealed that 88% of employees believe bullying is still a significant problem in the workplace. Nearly one-third of respondents […]
Navigating Business Closures: How HR Can Support Employers and Employees
Navigating Business Closures: How HR Can Support Employers and Employees 2024 presented unprecedented challenges for businesses across Ireland. With over 223 recorded business insolvencies in the first quarter alone—more than double that of 2022—and significant closures in the hospitality and retail sectors, many employers faced difficult decisions. For instance, 612 food-serving hospitality businesses permanently shut […]