Five ways employers can help working parents as schools close
There are more options open to employers than remote working for parents, as schools and creches are set to close [...]
12 03, 2020
27 02, 2020
Tattoos at work: Can I ask an employee to cover up?
In workplaces, tattoos are not specifically protected under legislation. Having a tattoo is not a protected characteristic, unless it is [...]
25 02, 2020
Smoke breaks at work: Holiday incentives could backfire
Granting additional annual leave to staff as an incentive to reduce workplace smoke breaks has strong potential to backfire. A [...]
16 10, 2017
‘No onus to pay staff for hurricane day off’
Many employees across the island of Ireland have decided to heed the weather warnings over Hurricane Ophelia and stay at [...]
16 05, 2017
Apology for job applicant branded a home educated oddball
An internal investigation is underway at an English firm whose reply to a jobseeker’s application labelled her an “oddball” and [...]
27 02, 2017
Managing bereavement leave in the workplace
When tech giant Facebook announced a doubling of its bereavement leave allowance for staff, it brought into focus what can [...]
1 09, 2016
Paternity Leave In Ireland And What It Means For Employers
Paternity leave in Ireland is no longer a courtesy extended at the discretion of employers following the enactment of new [...]
10 05, 2016
How employers can avoid summer holiday headache
Summer has arrived and with it comes the balancing act for employers of addressing a mountain of employee requests for annual [...]
21 04, 2016
Probationary periods and getting the right employee
Unlike the well-known brand of quick drying woodstain when it comes to new recruits employers often don’t get exactly what [...]
10 03, 2016
NW businesses ignore social media risks
A survey of 60 businesses in Derry and Donegal has found that 80% have no set ground rules governing social [...]
28 01, 2016
EU internet ruling ‘no green light’ for employers
Employers should proceed with caution when monitoring staff internet messages despite a recent landmark EU ruling in favour of an [...]
4 01, 2016
Minimum wage increase reminder from HR Team
Employers in the Republic of Ireland should adjust pay rates to include the statutory minimum wage increase on January 1, [...]
16 12, 2015
Jose Mourinho’s seasonus horribilis management style to be avoided
It may make for riveting viewing but when it comes to managing poor staff performance employers should steer clear of [...]
24 11, 2015
Avoid jingle hell at staff Christmas party
Tis the season to be careful - especially when hosting the Christmas staff party. Santa Clause may very well be [...]
26 10, 2015
How to avoid minimum wage ‘name and shame’ list
Companies can easily avoid being named and shamed for failing to meet minimum wage requirements with a little employment law [...]