Essentials Of Irish Labour Law

"This book presents and evalutes the nature of employment contracts, conditions of employment, and termination of employment with details of legislation and relevant recent case law. Issues such as safety, health and welfare at work, equality and terms and conditions of employment legislation are detailed throughout the text. This book is an invaluable resource for law students studying employment or labour law as well as students taking labour law as part of a non-law programme" -- Back cover.

Updated edition of this bestselling comprehensive textbook on Irish labour law, which reflects all the major legislative and case law changes in this area since 2008. New to this edition: Reforms of the State's industrial relations structures under the Workplace Relations (Law Reform) Bill 2012 Landmark case John Grace Fried Chicken Ltd on the unconstitutionality of JLCs Hussein case on employment permits and legal contracts New developments in the law on bullying and harassment, including corporate bullying in Kelly v Bon Secours Health Systems Ltd Employment injunctions EU Directives, including the Directive on Temporary Agency Workers and the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012 Recent Supreme Court and High Court decisions. Provides a historical context to labour law with particular reference to the Constitution, EU law, common law, international conventions, the labour market and unions. Examines the various legal structures and regulatory frameworks - domestic, European and international - that underpin determinations and decisions made in relation to labour law. Presents and evaluates the nature of employment contracts, conditions of employment, and termination of employment with details of legislation and relevant recent case law. Safety, health and welfare at work, equality legislation and terms and conditions of employment legislation are detailed throughout the text. Written For: Students of law and for those taking labour law as part of a non-law programme. People working in HR, IR or employee representative function.

This text is an introduction to Irish business law for students sitting examinations in third level colleges and professional institutions. This edition is accompanied by updated exam questions from professional bodies, and includes legislation in the area of Employment Law and Irish Case Law.

Are you an employer worried about employment related claims by employees? Are you an employee whose rights are being infringed or ignored? Employment law can be confusing for both employers and employees alike. There is a huge amount of rules, regulations, laws, directives, case law concerning employment law in Ireland.Even with the best will in the world, it is easy to do the wrong thing. To make a mistake. "Employment Law in Ireland-A Plain English Guide for Employers and Employees" can help because it can save you time and money. And it can reduce the doubts in your mind about your situation.> For Employers and Employees If you are an employer it can save you the expense of defending and perhaps losing a costly claim by an employee. If you are an employee it can help you obtain your employment rights and eliminate the stress of not knowing where you stand. Because it explains what your obligations are as an employer, and what your rights are as an employee. Wide Range of Topics CoveredTopics such as unfair dismissal, redundancy, the employment contract, health and safety, what policies and procedures should be in place in the workplace, equality and discrimination, holiday entitlements, part time and fixed term workers' rights, rest periods and breaks, data protection, TUPE (transfer of undertakings) regulations, temporary agency workers, young persons in work, performance improvement plans disciplinary procedure-step by step NERA and how they operate, intoxicants in the workplace, maternity leave, other leave entitlements, payment of wages, and more are explained in easy to understand language. Employers are understandably worried about costly claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination, unfair selection for redundancy.This book helps avoid such claims by explaining the correct steps to take to prevent claims and what the employers' obligations are. Many employees too are unsure about their employment rights and are badly treated in the workplace. They have experienced the sick feeling in the pit of their stomach going into work everyday and not knowing whether there is anything that they can do about their treatment. This book aims to give peace of mind and reduce stress for both employers and employees. It also explains the essential terms that should be included in the employment contract and why 80% of cases for unfair dismissal are lost. And it is written by a practicing solicitor who has been an employer in Ireland since 1986. Written in Understandable Language If you are looking for a text book on employment law in Ireland, this is not for you. This is not an academic work. If you are looking for a straightforward reference guide to refer to on a daily basis in the workplace, this book should suit you just fine. Other Topics Other topics covered include the forums for redress of your employment rights, working time, internships in the workplace and what can go wrong, fixed term contracts, contracts of indefinite duration, employment permits, staff handbooks, the most important policies and procedures to have, without prejudice negotiations, temporary agency workers, etc. If this book helps you as employer avoid one claim or if it helps you uphold just one of your employment rights it will have proven to be one of the best investments you have made this year. Written by a Solicitor Terry Gorry is a solicitor, small business owner and has been an employer in Ireland since 1986. He helps other small business owners and their employees.

Employment Law is designed to give the trainee solicitor a thorough understanding of the principles of Irish employment law. It introduces common law principles, Irish case law and the European and Irish legislation, which impact on Irish employment law. Issues are explained in a clear way with reference to the applicable codes and case law, making it an excellent starting point on the subject.

This book is part of the Cavendish Essential series. The books in theseries are designed to provide useful revision aids for the hard pressedstudent. They are not, of course, intended to be substitutes for moredetailed treatises. Other textbooks in the Cavendish portfolio mustsupply these gaps.The Cavendish Essential series is now in its second edition and is awell established favourite among students.The team of authors bring a wealth of lecturing and examiningexperience to the task in hand. Many of us can even recall what it waslike to face law examinations!

Employment Law in Ireland provides a comprehensive account of this increasingly complex area of law.