Employment Matters

27/05/2026

Did you know our firm, Ormonde Solicitors, has been named Labour & Employment Law Practice of the Year 2026?

Employment Matters is part of Ormonde Solicitors, and we are proud to share that the firm has received the Business All-Star Labour & Employment Law Practice of the Year 2026 accreditation from the All-Ireland Business Foundation.

This recognition highlights the work carried out across our employment law team, supporting both employers and employees with clear, practical advice on workplace disputes, employment rights, contracts and compliance matters.

It also marks our second consecutive year of Business All-Star recognition, reflecting the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team.

Read the full article here:

Ormonde Solicitors has been named Business All-Star Labour & Employment Law Practice of the Year 2026 accreditation by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF)

26/05/2026

⚖️ €44,000 awarded after worker’s CCTV complaint led to whistleblower claim.

A recent WRC decision highlights a growing employer risk:
Complaints about workplace surveillance and GDPR may qualify as protected disclosures.

Key employer lessons:
• Consult staff before introducing CCTV
• Avoid reactive changes after complaints
• Internal messages can become evidence

Read more here: https://www.ormondesolicitors.ie/e44000-awarded-after-workers-cctv-complaint-led-to-whistleblower-claim/

21/05/2026

Can an employer be liable after an employee has already left?

A recent WRC ruling says yes.

A travel company was ordered to pay over €40,000 where:
• A redundancy was found unfair
• Reference requests were mishandled
• Silence and delay caused the worker to lose a new role

Post-employment communication matters more than many employers realise.

Read more here: https://www.ormondesolicitors.ie/e40000-unfair-dismissal-award-after-former-employers-handling-of-reference-cost-worker-a-new-job/

20/05/2026

Boardroom disputes can quickly become employment law claims.

A green energy company has been ordered to pay over €75,000 after a CEO was unlawfully denied salary.

For employers, this case reinforces the importance of:
✔ Clear executive contracts
✔ Written salary agreements
✔ Legal advice before withholding pay

Read more here: https://www.ormondesolicitors.ie/e75000-award-for-unpaid-ceo-salary-what-employers-can-learn-from-boardroom-pay-disputes/

19/05/2026

We’re delighted to share that our colleague Mel is now a Qualified Mediator accredited by the International Mediation Institute.

This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Mel’s continued commitment to helping people navigate workplace conflict in a constructive, practical, and supportive way.

Mediation can play an important role in resolving workplace disagreements before they escalate, helping employers and employees find a way forward while preserving relationships where possible.

A huge congratulations to Mel from all of us — so well deserved!

07/05/2026

Another little celebration for Jess today after her admission to the Roll of Solicitors 🎉
A fantastic achievement and very well deserved!

05/05/2026

⚖️ €106,000 awarded after employer failed to comply with WRC order.

A recent decision shows that ignoring a WRC ruling can lead to further discrimination findings and increased compensation.

Key takeaway:

Compliance is not optional — and delays can significantly increase liability.

🔗 **Read the full article here:**
https://www.ormondesolicitors.ie/e106000-award-after-failure-to-comply-with-wrc-order-a-critical-warning-for-employers/

17/04/2026

Big news in the office this week 🎉

A huge congratulations to Jess on being admitted to the Roll of Solicitors — such an amazing achievement!

It’s been great to see all the hard work and dedication that’s gone into reaching this point, and we’re delighted to have Jess as part of the team.

We’re looking forward to seeing everything that’s ahead for her in this next chapter 👏✨

31/03/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that we have been awarded
Labour & Employment Law Practice of the Year 2026 – 2 Years in a Row 🎉

This recognition from the All-Ireland Business Foundation reflects the standards we strive to uphold every day — providing clear, supportive and expert legal guidance to our clients.

Achieving this accreditation for the second consecutive year is a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our entire team.

We’re excited to continue building on this success and delivering the highest level of service in employment law.

26/03/2026

⚖️ €20,000 awarded after reduction in hours ruled discriminatory.

A recent WRC decision highlights the risks employers face when altering working arrangements involving employees with medical conditions.

Key takeaway:

Business decisions must be objectively justified and handled with care where disability issues arise.

🔗 **Read the full article here:**
https://www.ormondesolicitors.ie/e20000-disability-discrimination-award-after-long-service-employees-hours-were-reduced/

23/03/2026

⚖️ €22,000 awarded after contractor failed to transfer employee.

A recent WRC decision confirms that employees may retain TUPE rights even if they are temporarily unable to work on site.

Key employer takeaway:

Contract transfers require careful workforce planning and consultation.

Operational challenges do not remove legal obligations.

🔗 **Read the full article here:**
https://www.ormondesolicitors.ie/22000-award-contract-transfer-tupe-obligations/