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Health and Safety in the Workplace in Ireland

This act sets out the broad framework of obligations and responsibilities imposed on employers and employees in the workplace in Ireland. The Act obliges employers to do … See more

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Working Time And Rest Periods in Irish Employment Law-What …

WEBThe most important piece of legislation dealing with the hours of work, holidays, leave entitlements, days off, breaks, and so on is the Organisation of Working …

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The Duty and Standard of Care in Negligence Cases in Ireland

WEBConclusion. The law of negligence is a system based on the establishment of fault on the part of the defendant, and is not merely a system of financial compensation. …

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The Zen of Personal Injury Claims in Ireland

WEBThe definition of a personal injury is contained in the Civil Liability Act, 1961 and is a very wide definition: “personal injury” includes any disease and any impairment of a person’s …

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Woman Walks Into Lift Door at Work and Sues Her Employer for …

WEBThe Health Safety and Welfare at Work act 2005 provides that the employer must take whatever steps are ‘reasonably practicable’ for section 8 provides, inter alia, …

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A Dignity at Work Policy-How Irish Employers Can Protect …

WEBBullying, harassment, and sexual harassment claims by employees against employers can be costly affairs. While there is no express statutory legal obligation on …

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Why High Court Costs Were Awarded Against Gemma O’Doherty …

WEBHe granted the respondents (the Minister for Health, Ireland and the Attorney General) and the notice parties (Dail Eireann, Seanad Eireann and an Ceann …

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Employment Law Breaches-Irish Forums for Redress of …

WEBThe Health and Safety Authority is concerned with occupational health and safety and can prosecute breaches of health and safety law. It also plays a large role in …

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Solicitor Who Helps Individuals and Small Businesses Make Better

WEBHome; Personal Injury Claims Personal injury claims in Ireland are handled by the Injuries Board, also known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board. // The Personal Injuries …

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Employment Law/HR Services

WEBEmployment law is complex. There is a huge body of employment and equality law, regulations, statutory instruments, etc. in Ireland. Not to mention statute, the …

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The Minimalist Guide to Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures in …

WEBEmployers have a legal obligation to provide their employees with written procedures to be followed before dismissal of an employee. The safest approach for the …

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Do You Make Costly Mistakes in These 13 Areas as an Irish …

WEBHealth and safety law places some very serious obligations on the employer and there are common law obligations as well as statutory obligations. Breaches of …

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Court of Appeal Dismisses Challenge of Gemma O'Doherty and …

WEBThe Court of Appeal decision, delivered on 2 nd March 2021, in the Gemma O’Doherty & John Waters challenge to the State dismissed their appeal against the High …

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Child Care Law In Ireland

WEB37.—(1) Where a child is in the care of a health board whether by virtue of an order under Part III or IV or otherwise, the board shall, subject to the provisions of …

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How to Draft an Employment Contract-What Express Terms …

WEBThe employers may operate a sick pay scheme or an income continuance plan or health care insurance entitlements. This needs to be clear from the outset in the …

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Consumer Rights and Consumer Laws in Ireland-An Overview

WEBThe Consumer Protection Act 2007 (CPA) established the National Consumer Agency (NCA) and updated much existing consumer legislation. It also introduced EU legislation …

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Employees’ Use of the Internet and Email at Work-Do You Need …

WEBHome; Personal Injury Claims Personal injury claims in Ireland are handled by the Injuries Board, also known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board. // The …

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Access,Custody and Guardianship in Ireland-What You Need to …

WEBCustody is the right of a parent to exercise day to day care and control (physical) of the child. The married parents are automatically joint guardians and …

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Termination of Employment

WEBTermination of employment issues have the potential to cause the employer a lot of money, and a lot of grief and heartache for the employee. It is important for any …

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Starting a Business in Ireland-Your Legal Obligations and 2 Tips

WEBFrom a legal/regulatory perspective you will note that setting up a business is a straightforward task with a minimal number of bureaucratic hoops through which to …

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Discovery in Legal Proceedings in Irish Law-the Essentials

WEBDiscovery is a two stage procedure in litigation. It primarily relates to documents and involves the disclosure and inspection of relevant documents in a legal …

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Property Law in Ireland-the Facts You Should Know

WEBBuying an apartment -the differences from buying a house. Buying a new house or apartment -the differences from buying second hand. Stage payment mortgages -legal …

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