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Friday Round Up in Ireland 13/12/2024

Posted in: Fortnightly Review of Recent Employment Developments on 13/12/2024 Turns out, two of Alexa’s most-asked questions in 2024 were: 🏃‍♂️ "How tall is Tom Cruise?" AND 🌭 "How long do you cook a sausage?" Clearly, we’re all tackling life’s biggest mysteries! (It’s 5’7” and about 15 mins, if you’re wondering). Stay tuned for this week’s Round-up—you never know what bur...
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Comparative Employment Law Table: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain

Posted in: Comparative Employment Law Table on 12/12/2024 The Lewis Silkin and Legal Island Comparative Employment Law Table outlines the key differences between GB, NI and ROI employment laws as of November 2024.The purpose of this re-vamped table is to provide a handy reference guide to the key similarities and differences across the 3 jurisdictions, to...
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Comparative Law
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“Unveiling 2024's Best Gen AI Toys for HR this Christmas"

Posted in: AI for HR Weekly Podcast on 12/12/2024 This week we review the year’s best GenAI tools for HR other than the main frontier models
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AI
Case Law

Barry Naughton v Protum Services [2024]

Posted in: 2024 on 12/12/2024 Background: The Complainant, representing himself, challenged his dismissal for alleged gross misconduct by the Respondent company. He was accused of using a company van for personal travel and interfering with its electronic tracker, leading to a disciplinary meeting in December 2023, and dismissa...
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Dismissal Policies and Procedures
Case Law

Emma Hughes v Brazilian Coffee House Limited [2024]

Posted in: 2024 on 12/12/2024 Background: The Complainant began working for the Respondent in April 2022 as a Brand Manager/Digital Marketing Executive earning €35,000 annually. Reporting directly to CEO, she lacked a formal employment contract. After announcing her pregnancy in early August 2022, she alleged discriminatory tre...
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Discrimination Policies and Procedures Diversity & Inclusion
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Friday Round Up in Ireland 06/12/2024

Posted in: Fortnightly Review of Recent Employment Developments on 06/12/2024 🎉 Happy Friday and welcome to the Round-Up! 🎉 Pressed for time? Dive into the top five must-reads making waves now! 1. 📚 Case Spotlight: Brian O’Neill v Total Highway Maintenance Limited 2. 🤖 AI Meets Employment Law: Navigating the challenges ahead 3. 💼 Big Award: Pregnant worker pressured to...
Case Law

Brian O’Neill v Total Highway Maintenance Limited [2024]

Posted in: 2024 on 04/12/2024 Background: The Complainant, representing himself, alleged unfair dismissal, emphasising that his employer summarily dismissed him without written notification, an opportunity to defend himself, or a right to appeal. The Respondent was represented at the hearing by its Managing Director, who wa...
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Dismissal Policies and Procedures
Case Law

Dienifer Taylor v Microchip Technology Ireland Limited [2024]

Posted in: 2024 on 04/12/2024 Background: The Complainant sought to reduce her workweek to three days due to the strain of a 150KM daily commute. In January, after her line manager dismissed her request, she sought advice from the WRC. Lacking clarity about her rights, she applied for full-time remote work in July using a W...
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Policies and Procedures Remote and Hybrid Working
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How to Use GenAI to Bring HR Policies to Life

Posted in: AI for HR Weekly Podcast on 04/12/2024 This week Barry Phillips looks at how developments in Gen AI are helping bring to life the likes of the poor old forgotten staff handbook.
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AI
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How do I determine employee status?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A ROI on 02/12/2024 The Updated Code of Practice on Determining Employment Status: What are the key takeaways? The Department of Social Protection has revised its Code of Practice on Determining Employment Status (the Code) following the key Supreme Court decision in The Revenue Commissioners -V- Karsh...
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Contracts of Employment