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.
Background:
The Worker commenced employment with the Employer on 3 October 2022. On 30 November 2022, the Worker went on sick leave until 12 December 2022, providing medical certificates during this time. The Worker was hospitalised for alcohol-related reasons on 3 January 2023, the day which the Worker was expected to return from work from the Christmas break. On 5 January 2023 the worker emailed the Employer, advising them of the reason for his absence and the his prior challenges with addiction. The Employer’s HR department was initially sympathetic and advised the Worker to take time off if required. However, later that day, the Employer advised the Worker that he was terminated with immediate effect due to excessive absence
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