Worker sacked for clocking in and out remotely using phone awarded €26,000
Worker sacked for clocking in and out remotely using phone awarded €26,000 Myles Byrne, a crane operator, was recently awarded €26,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal after being caught remotely clocking in and out of work using his phone when he was supposed to be clocking in and out on the building site. K&J Townmore […]
HR Changes in 2024:
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Government Unveils Changes to Work Permit System to Tackle Skills Gap
Introduction: In a landmark move, the government has recently announced an extensive expansion of the employment permits system, marking the largest ever initiative to date. This decision aims to address the prevalent skills gap across various critical sectors, all within the context of full employment in the economy. The changes include the addition of 11 […]
Eir ordered to bring back a 65-year-old employee after breaking the retirement age regulation
Earlier this month, the telecommunications company Eir received a directive to rehire a 65-year-old employee. Thomas Doolin was made to retire his €35,000 job earlier this year, but now Eir has to give him his job back. They also have to pay him for the time he was not working due to being discriminated against […]
HR Advice for Successful Christmas Parties
Introduction: As the holiday season approaches, businesses gear up for one of the most anticipated events of the year – the Christmas party. The Christmas party provides a chance to relax, connect with colleagues, and unwind after a year of hard work. Boosting morale and fostering team unity, these gatherings facilitate personal connections beyond the […]
Are Gig Workers “Employees” or “Independent Contractors”?
What is gig work? Gig work refers to fixed-term tasks outsourced by businesses or individuals to gig workers with the help of digital platform firms (e.g., Uber, Deliveroo). Gig workers have always been considered independent contractors in the past. The classification of gig workers is a global debate. Companies often label them as “independent contractors,” […]
Employee Welfare – Are your employees part of too many projects?
What is multiple team membership? The success of an organization is widely acknowledged to depend on effective teamwork. A team is made up of individuals who share a common purpose or set of goals and who work together to achieve those objectives in a supportive atmosphere. Today, many employees work in several teams across the […]
Talent Management – 5 Key Strategies Employers Can Use to Retain High-Performing Employees
What is employee retention? Employee retention is vital to the health of any company. Employee retention is the ability of a company to reduce employee turnover or the number of people who leave their jobs either voluntarily or involuntarily within a given time frame. It has been discovered that improving employee retention directly affects the […]
Domestic Violence Leave in Ireland
Domestic Violence is a new form of leave that is being introduced as part of the Work Life Balance Act in Ireland, which was passed earlier this year. It is due to be introduced this autumn. What does the Domestic Violence Leave entail? Victims of domestic violence are now entitled to 5 days fully paid […]
Employers Seek to Bring Employees Back to the Office
Workers in Ireland have had the right to request remote working from their employer since the legislation was published by the government in September 2021. Employers formulated comprehensive remote work policies and provided contracts that outlined the terms and conditions of this arrangement. However, employers now seek to have their employees return to working in […]