Construction contractor Balford Beatty has paid out a six-figure sum to a whistleblower who accused the firm of ripping off taxpayers. Nigel McArthur was paid £137,000 by the English construction firm before the case was due to be heard at a tribunal. Mr. McArthur claims he was bullied by …
HR/ Employment Law Update
Workplace Relations The Workplace Relations Act 2015 introduces a range of changes to the operation of the Rights Commissioner/Labour Relations Commission/ Labour Court/ Employment Appeals Tribunal/Equality Tribunal. It is ironic that the legislation, which attempts to ‘simplify’ the process for parties involved in employment disputes, is itself overly complicated, laborious, …
Zero Does Not Always Mean Nothing
Recent pickets on Dunnes Stores by many of its employees attracted significant media attention. There was much commentary in respect of ‘zero-hours’ contracts and what an abomination they are! The strong implication, in news items that did not explain the issues, was that zero-hours contract meant no pay. The general …
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