Instructed to defend some 39 claims lodged by an aggrieved ex employee. Prepared submissions and prepared to attend hearing at WRC today. Employee withdraws all complaints late yesterday evening. Complaints were without merit. Complete waste of time for the employer - Should be a sanction … Read more about Defending multiple claims lodged to Workplace Relations Commission
On your Bike ! Average of 4 cyclists per day hospitalised in Ireland every day due to injury
Source: http://jrnl.ie/3823052 OVER 2,600 CYCLISTS were hospitalised in road accidents in 2015 and 2016, new figures have revealed. A parliamentary question asked by Independent TD Tommy Broughan showed that 1,350 cyclists attended hospital in 2015 due to being injured in a “transport … Read more about On your Bike ! Average of 4 cyclists per day hospitalised in Ireland every day due to injury
One Client’s experience with injury claim and Injuries Board Assessment
The following is an actual client experience arising from a road traffic accident and details the actual settlement offers made where liability was not an issue. Assessed by Injuries Board circa €22,000, which was rejected by claimant on foot of my advise Offer by Insurance company … Read more about One Client’s experience with injury claim and Injuries Board Assessment
Employment – Illegality and Unfair Dismissal
In the case of Swissport Ireland Limited and Pejazyr Cakolli, an issue arose about the employee being requested to drive a vehicle on a roadway to which the public had access where the employee asserted there was no road tax, insurance, NCT or licence issued in the context of driving the … Read more about Employment – Illegality and Unfair Dismissal
Whistleblower – Protected Disclosures Act
The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 offers significant and real protection to employees who wish to raise concerns about possible wrongdoing in the workplace. The Act, which came into effect on 15 July 2014, is often called the whistle-blower legislation. It provides for redress for … Read more about Whistleblower – Protected Disclosures Act
Taxation
Richard Stapleton Solicitors can assist in taxation matters in order to facilitate the needs of both corporate and individual clients and regularly work with specialist taxation consultants, in following areas; For the Individual • Income tax structures and planning • Capital gains tax planning … Read more about Taxation
Probate & Wills
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES Following the death of a loved one, many people do not immediately feel ready or able to deal with the many legal, administrative and financial matters which are necessary. Richard Stapleton Solicitors appreciate the emotion and stress being suffered by those who are left … Read more about Probate & Wills
Litigation
Richard Stapleton Solicitors, practice in the High, Circuit and District Courts covering all geographical locations in Ireland. We deal with a wide range of claims including:- • Public Liability • Employer Liability • Motor Accidents • Construction Accidents • Contract Disputes • … Read more about Litigation
Criminal Law
We confirm we are available to offer advise in relation to all criminal matters including • Road Traffic Offences • Public Order Offences • Assault • Theft All queries are dealt with in the strictest of confidence. … Read more about Criminal Law
Employment
Richard Stapleton Solicitors have acted on both sides of the litigation divide protecting the interests of employer and employee groupings. We have acted on both sides of the litigation divide protecting the interests of employer and employee groupings. We will advise you in relation to all … Read more about Employment
Family Law
Marriage, Cohabitation and Divorce Richard Stapleton Solicitor provide sympathetic and clear measured advice in respect of Family Law matters. Cohabitants • Agreements • Consequences of separation Prenuptial agreements Marital breakdown • Divorce • Judicial Separation/Separation … Read more about Family Law
