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Recent Blog Posts By Rory Dowling

Top 10 tips on how to turn around an under-performing worker

There is very little in one’s business life that is as infuriating as an under-performing employee. Some employee’s may genuinely be making an effort ... Read More

17 December 2014 By Rory Dowling

Whistleblowing: The Protected Disclosures Act 2014

In what can only be described as a ground-breaking development in Irish employment law, the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 has now been signed into la... Read More

17 December 2014 By Rory Dowling

Important Legislative Update: Employment Permits (Amendment) Act 2014

In September 2012, the High Court issued a very controversial decision, in the case of Hussein -v- The Labour Court and Mohammah Younis [2012] IEHC 36... Read More

17 December 2014 By Rory Dowling

The Office Christmas Party & Decorations

We are coming into the season of Christmas parties and holiday’s. Most companies will organise Christmas parties and decorate the office with Chris... Read More

27 November 2014 By Rory Dowling

Slips & Trips - How your Safety Management could Fall Down

When dealing with some of the thousands of clients covered by Peninsula Business Services (Ireland) across the country we are often asked which are th... Read More

27 November 2014 By Rory Dowling

Public Holiday Entitlements over the Christmas Holidays 2014

The advice line is always busy this time of year with queries from employers about the public holidays over Christmas. The most important thing an emp... Read More

27 November 2014 By Rory Dowling

AIB Bank Manager wins unfair dismissal despite approving a loan in a "clear conflict of interest"

Introduction When it comes to employment contracts, a breach of duty of loyalty and fidelity can often result in dismissal. However, each case must b... Read More

27 November 2014 By Rory Dowling

Legislative Update: Private Sector Employees to Accrue Annual Leave Whilst on Sick Leave

A common question posed to our 24 Hour Advice Service concerns whether or not an employee in Ireland who works in the private sector is entitled to ac... Read More

27 November 2014 By Rory Dowling

Recent Unfair Dismissal Cases Consider Employees "Slacking" At Work

There are few things in employment that irks an employer as much as an employee who is “slacking off”. Lost productivity can have a major impact on th... Read More

27 November 2014 By Rory Dowling

Legislative Update: Zero Hours Contracts on the Government Agenda

Zero Hour Contracts is very much a hot topic at the moment, particularly in the UK where there use by major multinational companies has come under ser... Read More

27 November 2014 By Rory Dowling

Winter Driving

Driving is, without doubt, the most dangerous work-related activity performed by most people in Ireland. Unfortunately many organisations do not see ... Read More

29 October 2014 By Rory Dowling

Ebola - No reported cases in Ireland to date. Do Employers need to put provisions in place?

What is Ebola? Ebola virus disease is a severe, often fatal, infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus. It was first recognised in 1976 and has cau... Read More

29 October 2014 By Rory Dowling

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