Employer guides
How Irish employers prevent and handle discrimination, harassment and bullying, and deal with complaints properly before they escalate into WRC equality claims.
A recent WRC adjudication dismissed a discrimination claim because the employer’s processes were consistent and documented. Here is what Irish employers can learn about building a defensible position against workplace discrimination claims.
A High Court case involving alleged workplace bullying after maternity leave highlights a blind spot many Irish employers share. Without a proper dignity-at-work policy and trained managers, a single interaction can trigger costly legal proceedings.
A recent WRC case awarded €15,000 after a colleague’s discriminatory remark at a sales meeting, highlighting how workplace discrimination in Ireland makes employers liable even for conduct they did not initiate.
An Irish WRC case saw an employer liable for nearly €98,000 in equal pay arrears. Here is what the ruling tells employers about equal pay Ireland obligations.
A gym worker won over €5,500 at the WRC after being sexually harassed at a work Christmas party. PurpleTree HR explains why Irish employers are legally liable for harassment at work events, and what a genuine Dignity at Work policy must cover to provide any real protection.
