More than 24,000 former employees of the defunct high street retailer Woolworths have been awarded up to £67.8 million in compensation, ending a three year battle following its closure.
The case of Seldon (Appellant) v Clarkson Wright and Jakes (A Partnership) (Respondent), which involves the compulsory retirement of a legal partner is being screened live at the Supreme Court this week:
The insurance services sector use of gender bias will be invalid with effect from 21 December 2012.
A new report titled: Driving for Work Managing Speed is published as part of the ETSC PRAISE project, Preventing Road Accidents and Injuries for the Safety of Employees.
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has reiterated his Department’s commitment to assist businesses and individuals affected by redundancy.
The French Transport Ministry published the findings of a survey on professional drivers’ working conditions over the period 2006-2008 in February based on data collected through face to face and telephone interviews.
Capitol Reinforcements (Ireland) Ltd, the metal works company which admitted liability when a teenage apprentice lost part of his finger in an industrial accident, has been fined £12,500.
A former PSNI officer who used the police database to access information, including records of a girlfriend, has been fined £9,600.
The Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, today launched the 2012 Apprentice of the Year awards. The competition, now in its eleventh year aims to recognise the talent, excellence and determination of local apprentices. It has become the highlight of the year for many of those involved in apprenticeship training in Northern Ireland.
On 1st of July 2011, Richard Bruton, Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, announced a major reform of the State's employment rights/workplace relations institutions.