A Head Chef v A Hotel [2020]
Decision Number: ADJ-00018854 Legal Body: Workplace Relations Commission
Published on: 05/03/2020
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Background

The Complainant commenced work with the Respondent in June 2018 as Head Chef and resigned in August 2018. His contract of employment did not comply with the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994. The Complainant did not receive compensation for working on Sundays. The contract given to the Complainant stated weekly working hours of 50 per week which was also in breach of the Organisation of Working Time Act.

The Complainant declined the standard statement of main terms ordinarily offered to employees. The Complainant stated his preference for setting out his own terms in light of the prior professional relationship between Complainant and Respondent. In particular, the Complainant specified that he would work Wednesday to Sunday only. The Complainant

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Disclaimer The information in this article is provided as part of Legal Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article. This article is correct at 05/03/2020
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