Using the Internet at Work: Who’s Watching?
It is safe to say that almost every employee in Ireland has access to internet and email in the workplace in order to complete their everyday tasks. Unfortunately, it cannot be denied that such use of internet and email often results in misuse. Such misuse can lead to many difficulties, and may result in employers […]
Using the Internet at Work: Who’s Watching?
It is safe to say that almost every employee in Ireland has access to internet and email in the workplace in order to complete their everyday tasks. Unfortunately, it cannot be denied that such use of internet and email often results in misuse. Such misuse can lead to many difficulties, and may result in employers […]
My employment and company in receivership. Questions & Answers
I work for a company that has gone into receivership. There are rumours that the Receiver intends to sell part of the business to raise funds. What will happen to my job if that part of the business I am working for is sold? How can I find out more information about the transfer? If […]
Is Big Brother Watching?
When do Data Protection laws apply and what are they? You have certain rights to data protection when personal information about you is held by a business on a computer, in manual form or on paper as part of a filing system, or is made up of photographs or video recordings of your image or […]
Erupting Volcanos and Employment Issues
The recent eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland’s hitherto unheard of (and unpronounceable) volcano, spewing an ash cloud that caused air travel to grind to a halt has raised important unemployment issues for those affected by the travel chaos. Since the occurrence I have been asked constantly to advise on two issues, firstly, whether an employer is […]