Stephanie Byrne-Roche

New 'Whistleblower' Legislation to be Enacted in the Autumn

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, T.D., has published the Protected Disclosure Bill 2013 which will establish a detailed... Read More

04 July 2013 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Bite Size HR: Google Manager Dismissed for "Under Performing"

As reported in today's Irish Times, one of Google Ireland’s senior managers was dismissed after her employers accelerated the disciplinary process aga... Read More

04 July 2013 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Dismissal Whilst On Sick Leave Due To 'Frustration of Contract'

Employers must be careful when dealing with employees who are out on long-term sickness, as persistent pressure could extend an illness, or some emplo... Read More

02 July 2013 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

No 'Worthwhile' Consultation Process Leads to €50,000 in Compensation

In a ruling by the EAT an employer has been found to have acted unreasonably by making an employee redundant, and the employee has been awarded €50,00... Read More

01 July 2013 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Bite Size BusinessSafe: HSE Fined €500k for Fatal Fall from Ambulance

As was widely reported yesterday the HSE has been fined €500,000 for health and safety breaches which led to the death of a paramedic who fell out of ... Read More

28 June 2013 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Bite Size HR: JobsPlus Scheme To Incentivise Employers

The new JobsPlus scheme which will incentivise businesses to hire additional employees from the Live Register is being rolled out by Government. The i... Read More

27 June 2013 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Minister Bruton puts REAs on the Legislative Agenda

In a statement today from the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D. it was revealed that the Minster intends to bring forw... Read More

27 June 2013 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Grievance, Bullying or Harassment? Why Knowing the Difference Can Save Your Business

Employers often find themselves dealing with an extremely upset employee who is claiming that they have a grievance, are being harassed and/or are bei... Read More