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Walking from your bed to your desk could count as a commute, according to a German court ruling
The walk from your bed to your desk could now count as a commute, according to a recent ruling from a German court.
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€5,000 Unfair Dismissal Award for Bus Driver
€5,000 compensation for unfair dismissal has been awarded to Kenneth Folman, a former Bus Éireann worker who had been dismissed from his position following being disqualified from driving.
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Why is it morally acceptable to pursue a personal injury claim?
Whether it’s a car accident, slip-and-fall incident, or freak injury that happens as the result of someone else’s negligence, you may find yourself in a situation where you have the option of filing a personal injury claim.
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Fisherman who worked over 17 hours a day awarded more than €20,000 compensation after WRC ruling
An Egyptian fisherman who worked over 17 hours a day while at sea has been awarded more than €20,000 compensation. In a new decision, Workplace Relations Commission adjudication officer Eugene Hanly said it was “essential” that fishermen are protected against working excessive hours due to safety risks. He found that Ali Rezk’s rights under working […]
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TikTok moderator sues over ‘psychological trauma’
A former TikTok moderator is suing the company, claiming it failed to protect her mental health after “constant” exposure to traumatic video content.
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Judge throws out man’s €60,000 damages claim over slip on stairs
Patrick Ward (50) sued his employer Dublin Port Company for personal injuries, but the judge threw out the €60,000 damages claim
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Shopper Awarded €60,000 in Damages After Being Injured and Getting Lost in IKEA Warehouse
A woman who became disorientated and was lost for three hours in IKEA’s Ballymun warehouse, after being struck on the head by a falling flat-pack item, has been awarded €60,000 in damages. Judge Cormac Quinn, presiding in the Circuit Civil Court, stated that the claimant had sustained both physical and psychological injuries, for which she […]
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Supreme Court: Woman working illegally in Ireland not entitled to statutory maternity leave payments despite paying taxes
The Supreme Court has determined that a Mauritius national who worked in Ireland without a permit was not entitled to statutory maternity leave payments despite making PAYE and PRSI contributions to the State. The decision has potentially far-reaching consequences for individuals working in Ireland without the correct authorisation.
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Jockey paralysed in horror fall WINS fight for millions in compensation after rival caused pile-up.
Freddy Tylicki has succeeded in his claim against Graham Gibbons over the 2016 fall at Kempton that paralysed him, the High Court ruled on Tuesday. Judge Karen Walden-Smith issued her judgement at 2pm, declaring: “The actions of Mr Gibbons were . . . undertaken in reckless disregard for the safety of Mr Tylicki.” Tylicki said […]
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High Court: Worker fails to quash hospital’s refusal to let her to work from home
The High Court has refused an application by a hospital worker to quash a decision that prevented her from working from home. The applicant claimed that she was at high risk from Covid-19 due to her health history and that the hospital failed to comply with HSE requirements in making the decision. Delivering judgment in […]
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Man awarded €2.85m after suffering life-changing injuries when van was deliberately driven into him
A 30-year-old man who suffered life-changing injuries when a van was deliberately driven at him on a street has settled his High Court action for €2.85million.
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Hospital apologises for young mother’s ‘completely preventable’ death from sepsis a week after birth of third child
A hospital has apologised for the “failings in care” for a young mother who died of sepsis on Christmas Day three years ago.
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