A senior partner at Deloitte has strongly denied allegations about “toxic masculinity” in its work culture – and says he has been “completely and utterly misquoted” on a remark to a woman subordinate who claims she was forced out of the firm. Brian Jackson, Deloitte’s head of audit in the financial services sector, has been … Read more
Gardaí were called to Aer Lingus’s headquarters when a pilot declared at a meeting with human resources that he was going on hunger strike unless the airline agreed to make disclosures to staff about alleged toxic fume incidents on its jets and to make payments to him worth €3 million, a witness has said. The … Read more
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has been brought to the Labour Court over complaints from staff about private contractors being brought in to maintain Tallaght Stadium during an investigation into council staff being suspended for allegedly overwatering the pitch. The Irish Times reported earlier this month that three SDCC public realm staff were suspended for … Read more
More and more people are continuing to work past what was seen for years as the traditional retirement age of 65. The change in the State pension age to 66 in 2014 is one reason for this, along with the option of delaying receipt of the pension up to the age of 70, encouraging many … Read more
A pharmacist who claims he was forced out of a €112,000-a-year job because former TD Kate O’Connell and her husband were working him “to death” has denied raising his voice and becoming “aggressive” when she pulled him up on using his phone at work. In a complaint under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977, Marwan Al … Read more
Astronomy Ireland founder David Moore has abandoned a tribunal hearing into claims of workplace rights breaches by a former manager at organisation who has accused him of “pocketing” money meant for it. A Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudicator told Mr Moore his approach to the case – which has been repeatedly adjourned since last June … Read more
A software developer who drained his savings and resorted to selling his photography equipment to cover his rent after going without his salary for six months has secured an order for of €46,664 in back pay. Staff at fintech firm Digisure believe the company’s officers got locked out of its bank accounts after an alleged … Read more
A secondary school principal has brought High Court proceedings challenging his dismissal following allegations of sexual harassment made against him by a female colleague. In August 2021, the woman teacher made a written complaint of harassment and sexual harassment arising from text messages sent by the principal, according to court documents. In a sworn statement, … Read more
facing fertility treatments and potential job loss? This eye-opening article explores a recent case where a worker received €10,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal related to their IVF journey. Learn how this case highlights the importance of understanding employee rights during fertility treatment and the potential legal ramifications for employers in similar situations. Fertility Treatment … Read more
The code underpinning an employee’s right to request remote working is a “toothless tiger”, according to an employment lawyer, despite the issue being a factor in a growing number of legal disputes. All employees have had the right to request remote or flexible working under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023. It … Read more