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As a result of the Pandemic, growing numbers of employees have been forced to work from home and now most employers are shocked to discover that a lot of employees do not want to return to the workplace. Indeed, with property prices rising in... Continue reading
The Tánaiste is recently quoted as announcing more easing of the Covid-19 restrictions and that office workers may return to work by August. As restrictions ease and it is evident on the streets that more and more people are coming back to work, both... Continue reading
The recent ransomware attack on the HSE I.T. systems causing Hospitals and G.P practices to shut down has been the highlight of media reports in the last few weeks. While the focus has been the immediate disruption caused, the potential exposure of sensitive citizens... Continue reading
Justice Minister McEntee has confirmed that the Guidelines will apply from 24th April 2021 and will apply to all applications already made to PIAB except where an assessment has been made. The Judicial Council Guidelines on Personal Injury Awards were agreed on the 6th... Continue reading
Following on from the recent news in relation to secret dossiers being disclosed by a whistleblower, we examine the protections afforded to whistleblowers and set out also guidelines for employers to address this. The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (herein referred to as... Continue reading