Category: Employment Law
Nanny Awarded €55,000 for Pregnancy-Related Dismissal
WRC reinforces that pregnancy is a protected ground under the Employment Equality Act 1998 The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has awarded €55,000 to Naomi Hanlon, ...
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A Cautionary Tale for Hospitality Employers
WRC enforces workers’ rights under Ireland’s strengthened tipping laws The operator of Dublin’s Karen’s Diner, a themed restaurant known for its “deliberately rude” service style, ...
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Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected Over Serious Data Breach
Date: August 2025 Case Type: Unfair Dismissal – Claim Dismissed Award: None – dismissal upheld Sector: Civil Service / Public Sector Topic: Unauthorised Access, Fair ...
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Veteran Pub Worker Dismissed Due to Insurance Concerns
Complainant: John Mooney (71) Respondent: Operator of The Hairy Lemon pub, Dublin Legislation Invoked: Employment Equality Act 1998 Outcome: €30,000 compensation for discriminatory dismissal Date ...
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