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 Complainant was employed as a General Operative for the Respondent from 21 April 2023 to 2 July 2023. The Complainant alleged this end of his employment was contrary to the contract between the parties, and that he was entitled to a permanent contract. The Complainant alleged the termination of his employment was a form of penalisation against him for having asked the Respondent for a Safe Pass and for raising concerns about his needs for PPE or a contract of employment in writing. The Respondent said the Complainant was unable to produce an Irish driving license, which caused the Respondent to be unable to provide the Complainant with work and causing the Complainant to go on temporary
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