What if an employee refuses to wear a mask at work?
We have all seen the stats and info-pics on the benefits of masks, but there are some individuals who, for various reasons, don't want to wear one. Whatever people choose to do in their private [...]
What to do if an employee refuses to return to work.
Employers have been contacting ESA at a loss to do with employees who are refusing to return to work. Employers were forced to send employees home at various stages of the Covid-10 pandemic and in [...]
64 year old cleaner fired over age and illness awarded €10,000
Case Background The 64 year old cleaner had been employed from December 2018 to June 2019 by an unnamed residential care facility. She worked Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Claim The claim was taken under [...]
€40,000 Grant Scheme for Retailers
Enterprise Ireland has re-launched a grant scheme that pays up to €40,000 or 90% of the project eligible costs to enhance their digital capability and to develop a more competitive online offer. The scheme is [...]
It is not your fault!
We have been dealing with many employers going through the awful process of redundancies lately and time and time again they are riddled with guilt and upset at having to go down the road of [...]
Irish Government’s July Stimulus Package
These are the six main focus points for businesses: TWSS (Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme) TWSS will now be extended and its name changed to: Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme and [...]