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Suspending Employees – A Word of Caution

The decision to suspend an employee is never one that should be made lightly. It is a serious measure which requires appropriate management, particularly around confidentiality to fully protect the employee’s personal integrity and professional...

Published: 04 October 2022

Statutory Sick Pay: 5 Points

The following is a summary of the Statutory Sick Pay scheme, which comes into practice at the beginning of 2023: This will take effect from 1st January 2023, meaning all employers in Ireland will be legally obliged to pay the minimum statutory sick...

Published: 27 September 2022

Dismissal: Rules, Misconceptions and Risk

Occasionally, employers may be faced with a scenario they feel should give rise to the dismissal of an employee. There have been cases where employers and/or managers have wielded what might be described as a strong ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to a...

Published: 01 September 2022

The Sick Leave Act 2022

We have received a number of calls regarding the Sick Leave Act 2022. The following is a list of answers to frequently asked questions that our office has received in relation to The Act: What is an employee entitled to, under this Act? Under the...

Published: 09 August 2022

Coming Down the Tracks: Employment Law Update

If you employ staff, it is essential you keep in tune with what employment law changes are coming down the tracks this year. Here is a summary: Sick Leave Currently there is no statutory obligation on employers to pay employees who are absent from...

Published: 08 July 2022

The Use and Purpose of CCTV – A Word of Caution to Employers

CCTV in public areas or in private residential properties has an obvious purpose – to deter intruders, to minimise risk of criminal acts occurring or anti-social behaviour. CCTV can and often does also form the basis for "substantiating evidence"...

Published: 29 June 2022

Employee Fails in Reasonable Accommodation Claim at the WRC

The case of Victorine Neuray v LIRG5 Ltd, ADJ-00029639 recently came before the WRC. The outcome of this case is interesting and highlights the importance of an employee giving clear notice to their employer about their disability, before claiming...

Published: 19 May 2022

The Benefits of Professional Mediation in the Workplace

Conflict, dispute, or tension can arise from time to time within the workplace. When it does, it can often leave employers and/or managers unsure of what to do. Employers have a duty of care to address any issues that may impact negatively on any...

Published: 12 May 2022

Redundancy: Employers Beware!

€120,000 Paid to Employee in Compensation for lack of Consultation. By Angela Canavan This case is a stark reminder to employers of the importance of proper consultation with employees when a potential redundancy occurs. This recent WRC case, once...

Published: 15 March 2022

Retirement Age in Contracts: A Warning to Employers

Currently there is no general mandatory age an individual must retire at. Instead, individuals from the age of 66 years who have enough PRSI contributions can receive State Pension (contributory) payments. While the public service sector does have...

Published: 14 February 2022

Lifting of Restrictions - Returning to Work

As Covid 19 restrictions are being lifted, companies are starting to welcome employees back to the workplace. Given that the pandemic is far from over, it is natural that employers and employees will have some anxiety regarding the return. Smaller...

Published: 08 February 2022

HR Tip

Over the last number of months, we have seen a significant number of enquiries regarding employees on sick leave. To assist and support all of our clients we have developed a Guide for Employers on the Effective Management of Sick Leave and...

Published: 04 January 2022

Do I have to give a reference to an employee who has left the company?

Answer: An employer is not legally obliged to provide a reference to an employee who has left employment. A reference from a previous employer holds significant importance and can often be a reliant factor in securing a new job position. An...

Published: 17 December 2021

HR Tip - Contracts

Are you thinking of hiring new staff members or perhaps renewing contracts for existing staff members? CB Associates would be delighted to review your existing contracts to ensure that it meets with all the relevant criteria and is legally...

Published: 10 December 2021

HR Tip - Redundancy

A redundancy arises when a person (or group of people’s) role(s) cease(s) to exist due to a closure of the company, the downsizing or restructuring of a company, or if there is not enough work available for the employee. The employee is not...

Published: 30 November 2021

THE CHRISTMAS PARTY EMPLOYER BEWARE!

CB Associates is an HR outsourcing company. We assist employers from throughout Ireland with their HR issues. Over the past number of years, the Festive Season hasn’t gone by without a Christmas HR dilemma coming to our door and where the employer...

Published: 19 November 2021

Jennifer's trip to ITAA Conference in Portugal #ITAAINALENTEGO

It was a privilege to be invited to speak on behalf of CB Associates at the ITAA's Annual Conference (Reboot, Restart, Now!) at the UNESCO World Heritage city of Évora in Portugal on Friday 15th October 2021. The conference was given a stylish...

Published: 19 October 2021

Know what to do if an Adult Collapses

This is a simple 5-step visual aid to the procedure A person can collapse for a number of reasons; sudden fluctuation of blood pressure, or a drop in blood sugars, for example. Ensure your company holds important known medical information in a...

Published: 14 May 2021

Recruit Right: The Finger Tip Method:

When deciding to expand your services or, when the need to recruit occurs naturally, remember to base your workforce plan on 5 main points (one for each fingertip): Recruit at the Right TIME (don’t waste time/money advertising if you don’t have to)...

Published: 21 April 2021

HR TIP Respect the Right to Disconnect!

Since 1 st April 2021 The Right to Disconnect grants all employees the right to fully disengage from work-related activities outside of their normal working hours. This includes the right not to respond to emails, phone calls or other messages...

Published: 14 April 2021

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