The Employment Rights Advice Blog
Articles, news and updates on employment law in Ireland
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The Dangers of intoxication at Work
The duties of an employer in relation to intoxicants at work is something every business owner should consider. The definition of intoxicants is laid down in The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (The Act). It includes drugs and alcohol and any combination of drugs or drugs and alcohol. Prescription over the counter drugs are included.
The European Court of Human Rights and privacy at work
Employers in Ireland and other European countries should take note of a recent ruling of the European Court of Human Rights in relation to the monitoring their employees' use of social media and the internet whilst at work.
Take steps now to tackle workplace bullying - Potential or existing
Why you need a policy now
Bullying in the workplace is more prevalent than you think. Ignoring it is not an option.It is an insidious problem, that eats away at workplace morale and costs you the employer thousands of euro in lost and low productivity .
Age Discrimination
Why you should avoid it
Be careful to avoid making decisions based solely on age.
A recent UK case highlights the need to consider all factors equally when selecting candidates for redundancy.
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- Social Media Monitoring in the Workplace
- Using 3rd party CCTV footage
- Do I need a Data Protection Officer ?
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