Principles of Employment Law - Semester 1 2022/2023

<p>Policy development and training on disconnection. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential legal actions and fines. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To follow the guidance of the legislation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The degree of supervision and direction over work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The classification can vary based on case law decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal disputes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theft of company property (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Section 19 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compliance with the Code of Practice on Disciplinary Procedures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Severity of the behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This Irish law sets out rules about working hours, breaks, and rest periods for employees. It aims to ensure a healthy work-life balance and prevent employee burnout.

Employees are legally entitled to a minimum break of 30 minutes for every 6 hours of work. This break should be uninterrupted and taken during the workday.

Employees must receive one full day of rest each week. This means having a consecutive 24-hour period where work is prohibited.

This refers to an additional payment made to employees who work on Sundays. The amount of the premium is set out in law and varies depending on the type of work.

The Code sets out guidelines for employers on how to manage employees' right to disconnect from work outside of working hours. This means preventing emails and calls after work hours.

Employees have a legal obligation to comply with legislation, including following guidance and managing their work hours.

This test assesses whether the employer has the right to control how, when, and where the worker performs their job.

This test examines how integrated the worker is into the employer's organization, including their level of dependency and contributions.

This test looks at whether the worker's work is considered part of the employer's core business activities.

This test considers the actual working relationship between the employer and worker, including their interaction and daily practices.

A labor market characterized by short-term contracts, freelance work, and on-demand services, often through digital platforms.

The Unfair Dismissal Act outlines specific reasons for dismissing an employee that may be considered fair, such as misconduct, incompetence, or capability issues.

The Code of Practice on Disciplinary Procedures in Ireland outlines the steps employers should take when disciplining employees, including investigation, hearing, and appeal processes.