by Insight Editor | Dec 12, 2012 | Discipline and Grievances, Workplace Conflict
Workers in Ireland have the right to representation at disciplinary hearings. The Labour Relations Commission has produced a Code Of Practice or COP on Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures that enshrines this right in law. The COP states that its principles and...
by Insight Editor | Nov 21, 2012 | HR Support Services, Redundancy Management
When a company decides on a collective redundancy programme, one of the most significant issues they need to consider is what redundancy policy to use. There have traditionally been three policies available to employers: 1. FIFO or first in first out 2. LIFO or...
by Insight Editor | Oct 10, 2012 | Discipline and Grievances, Workplace Conflict
Recently the Employment Appeals Tribunal awarded €46,800 to a childcare worker who had alleged that she was unfairly dismissed from the crèche where she had been working. Under the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2007 the Tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair....
by Insight Editor | Sep 5, 2012 | HR Support Services
The situation at Target Express is most unfortunate, especially for the 360 workers who find themselves suddenly thrown into a state of high stress and frustration – panic even. Although it is not clear exactly what led to the Revenue’s decision to freeze...
by Insight Editor | Aug 1, 2012 | Discipline and Grievances, Workplace Conflict
Many companies are aware of the need to have a proper written grievance and disciplinary procedure in place. For companies considering taking disciplinary action, the Labour Relations Commission’s Code Of Practice on Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures provides...
