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CID must have identical terms to that of previously issued fixed term contract

The Complainant was on a specific purpose contract as a care assistant from 29^th April 2014. As of 18^th October 2014, he commenced a new contract working 47.8 hours fortnight. 

Employer pays €15,000.00 for not following the company procedures

In January 2017, the Complainant was employed as a House Care Assistant in the nursing home operated by the Respondent. On 10^th March 2018, the Respondent received a report...

Respondent pays €30,000.00 for discriminatory constructive dismissal

In 2016, Mr. A, Contract Manager for the Respondent confirmed the change of title of the Complainant to ‘Site Supervisor’, where he was responsible for setting up weekly rosters. 

Zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment costs employer costs €17,500

In the case Chef v Contract Catering Co Adjudication officer Eugene Hanley awarded the Complainant €17,500 compensation for his unfair dismissal.

Clarification for employers on sunday work premium – Trinity Leisure Holdings Limited t/a Trinity City Hotel v Sofia Kolesnik and Natalia Alfimova

A recent High Court decision has clarified the obligations of employers, in setting out an employee’s entitlements for Sunday work. The High Court found that where it is...