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WRC Finds That Employer Acted Unreasonably in Failing to Make Genuine Efforts to Contact Employee Who Was Absent from Work

WRC Finds That Employer Acted Unreasonably in Failing to Make Genuine Efforts to Contact Employee Who Was Absent from Work

Published: 12 May 2023

Facts: The Complainant lodged a complaint with the WRC under the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 – 2015 (the “Acts”) claiming that he was unfairly dismissed. He also submitted a complaint in relation to the Respondent’s failure to give him notice or payment in lieu of notice as provided for under the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts 1973 – 2005 (the “1973 – 2005 Acts”). It was the Responden...

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Fraudulent Misrepresentation: How to Prove It and How to Deal With It

Fraudulent Misrepresentation: How to Prove It and How to Deal With It

Published: 12 May 2023

Fraudulent misrepresentation is the gravest type of misrepresentation and is taken very seriously by the courts. It arises when someone relies on false information presented to them and as a result enters into a contract. An example would be buying something or entering into a business deal based on information that turns out not to be true and where an element of fraud was involved. What are the ...

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Do We Still Need Lawyers Now That There’s ChatGPT?

Do We Still Need Lawyers Now That There’s ChatGPT?

Published: 12 May 2023

AI, and more specifically ChatGPT, has exploded onto the scene, shocking individuals across a wide range of industries into asking, ‘Will it replace me?’. We take a look at whether it’s time to get rid of lawyers. The ChatGPT explosion, what it does, and where it gets its information ChatGPTreportedly had 100 million active users in January 2023, just two months after its launch. A partially free ...

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New Zealand Immigration by Investment: The Process and Benefits

New Zealand Immigration by Investment: The Process and Benefits

Published: 10 May 2023

DISCOVER THE REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS OF THE NEW ZEALAND INVESTOR VISA PROGRAMLEARN ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. In September 2022, theNew Zealand governmentlaunched a new visa category called Active Investor Plus (View Programme) after discontinuing the Investor 1 and Investor 2 visas, which were part of itsResidency-by-InvestmentPrograms. The new Active Investor Plus ...

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David Rotfleisch on Canadian Taxation for Airline Pilots: “Tax Residence vs Canadian Citizenship – It’s Complicated!”

David Rotfleisch on Canadian Taxation for Airline Pilots: “Tax Residence vs Canadian Citizenship – It’s Complicated!”

Published: 09 May 2023

Canada has the authority to tax an individual's income depending on two related factors. The first, tax residence of Canadian air pilots, examines the person's ties to Canada on a social and economic level. If the person is a Canadian tax resident, the payment of Canadian income tax on all worldwide income is required. The individual's source of income serves as the second connecting f...

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Award for Constructive Dismissal Where Employer Did Not Progress Grievance

Award for Constructive Dismissal Where Employer Did Not Progress Grievance

Published: 09 May 2023

The Adjudicator noted that it was for the Complainant to establish the fact of dismissal. He considered that the fundamental question in this case was whether or not there had been a repudiatory breach of the Complainant’s contract of employment amounting to the constructive dismissal of the Complainant. In addressing the issues raised by the Complainant, the Adjudicator said as follows: “I a...

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Employer’s Response to Sexual Harassment Complaint Insufficient Despite Complainant’s Request to Deal With It “Quietly”

Employer’s Response to Sexual Harassment Complaint Insufficient Despite Complainant’s Request to Deal With It “Quietly”

Published: 08 May 2023

In the case ofNadine Harty v Causeway Hospitality Ltd Greenway Manor HotelADJ-00036502 the Complainant alleged that she was discriminated against on grounds of gender and that she was subjected to sexual harassment and harassment in the workplace. She claimed that despite numerous complaints, no action was taken by the Respondent. Facts: The Complainant was employed as a “Prep Chef” from 29thJune ...

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Vanuatu Citizenship Price: How Much Does It Cost?

Vanuatu Citizenship Price: How Much Does It Cost?

Published: 08 May 2023

DISCOVER VANUATU CITIZENSHIP COST AND APPLICATION PROCESS Vanuatu is a beautiful country made up of roughly over 80 tropical islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. It has stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, and a relaxed lifestyle. Foreigners can become citizens of Vanuatu by investing in the country’s economy through a uniqueVanuatu Citizenship Investment program, which is also the onlyci...

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