Legal Ammi Burke’s case dismissed as judge accuses her of ‘horrifying’ and ‘appalling’ conduct The solicitor was challenging the Workplace Relations Commission’s handling of her dismissal from Arthur Cox
Legal High Court judge rejects all Ammi Burke’s claims over recusalThe solicitors’ challenge to an employment case will now move to a full hearing
Legal Judge to rule on Ammi Burke’s application to recuse after allegation of ‘close relationship’ with Arthur CoxThe solicitor told Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger that her previous comments on matters of employment law and her “close relationship” with counsel in the case should warrant that another judge hear the dispute
Legal Architect says her award in ‘draining’ WRC gender discrimination case unlikely to encourage others Auveen Coombes-Lynch won her action over a a “toxic” male culture in the Housing Agency
Infrastructure Irish Water hopes to tempt council workers with €3k transfer bonusSome 3,000 council employees have been offered the cash incentive to join the utility, which wants to employ them in order to have full control of the public water service
Threat of perjury a ‘seismic change’ to employment dispute hearings Serious penalties being introduced for false testimony have had a significant effect on proceedings
How to manage: Employers disregard legal protection for workers on maternity leave at their perilThe courts and statutory tribunals tend to take a zero-tolerance approach to any infringement of an employee’s rights in this situation
How to manage: Discrimination in recruitment is often unintentional – here’s how to avoid itIt’s important that your hiring team are aware of their responsibilities when it comes to equality legislation
Supreme Court ruling could have ‘chilling effect’ on WRCThe judgment on the operations of the Workplace Relations Commission is likely to cause delays and make it harder to take or fight a case, say lawyers
Irish Water in row over use of private contractorsSiptu says the issue must be resolved before council staff consider proposals to move them over to the utility
How to manage: Redundancy process can be hard but must be fairMany businesses hit by Covid-19 restrictions will have little choice but to reduce their workforce this year – but it’s important do so in a legally compliant way
James McDermott: ‘Out of office’ is not a done deal just yetLegislation permitting employees to ask not to show up is on the way, but the right to work from home is not guaranteed for everyone
