Book Description

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.