Paul D Maier is a barrister specialising in the law of work, labour, and employment. Based in Dublin, Ireland, he is a member of the Law Library, having been called to the Bar in 2022.
Paul represents both employers and employees at all levels of the Courts, as well as before the Labour Court and the Workplace Relations Commission. He is a qualified arbitrator and is frequently commissioned to lead independent investigations and disciplinary procedures for organisations. Additionally, he is regularly engaged to provide legal advice and opinions on employment law and related matters.
Paul serves as the Editor of the Irish Employment Law Journal and Employment Law Report, and he is the Treasurer of the Employment Bar Association.
Summary Sentence:
The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the Appellant's legal challenge against the WRC Adjudication Officer's ruling, which was based on the Appellant's behaviour in court.
Background:
The Appellant originally took a complaint against the Notice Party, Arthur Cox LLP, for unfair dismissal before an Adjudication Officer of the WRC. These complaints were dismissed by the Adjudication Officer during the course of the hearing because of the attempts by the Appellant and her mother to interrupt the hearing and prevent it from proceeding. The Appellant sought, and received leave for, judicial review proceedings which contended that the Adjudication Officer had acted in excess of their authority by conducting the hearing in the way
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