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As vaccinations continue, employers need to consider the rights of employees when looking at the health of their teams and any return to the workplace writes Jason O’Sullivan Solicitor at J.O.S Solicitors.

Dublin City Council, one of the largest pubic sector employers in the state, have sacked 21 member of staff over the past two years. Jason O’Sullivan principal of J.O.S Solicitors comments on the piece.

Principal of JOS Solicitors, Jason O’Sullivan described the number of breaches as “moderate”.

“Many appear to be human error. It does demonstrate, however, the huge responsibility GDPR rules and compliance places on every organisation and the necessity of continuous staff training and the reviewing of data protection procedures to limit technical errors which may lead to data or technical breaches.”

Solicitor Jason O’Sullivan says the figures are not surprising. “COVID-19 is still causing serious delays and backlogs at every court level, and more so for these types of road traffic offences. “Furthermore, the investigations and prosecution of these matters have not been a priority for the Guards as their resources have been stretched in trying to enforce and police the ongoing restrictions”.

Solicitor Jason O’Sullivan outlines all the practical steps businesses should have taken ahead of today’s reopening.

Jason O’Sullivan, solicitor and public affairs consultant at J.O.S Solicitors, sets out some tips for employers as public health restrictions begin to ease.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, albeit with easing of current restrictions, disruption is still present in every sector and industry in Ireland. One particular industry finding itself adrift, due to its overt dependence on traditional rules and forums, is the legal sector writes Jason O’Sullivan solicitor and accredited mediator at J.O.S Solicitors and founder of Mediation Firm.

“It will be like nothing in our living memory” was the initial dire warning delivered last week by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the Government’s press briefing on Covid-19. Jason O’Sullivan of J.O.S Solicitors says now is a time of major change, and businesses must try to adapt.

Jason O’Sullivan, solicitor and public affairs consultant at J.O.S Solicitors, offers a practical guide to Irish businesses on steps to take in preparation for the coronavirus crisis.

“It will be like nothing in our living memory” was the dire warning delivered this week by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the Government’s press briefing on novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Jason O’Sullivan is the principal and founder of J.O.S Solicitors said “Last year it was reported that nearly 2,000 claims were made against the council over a period of two and a half years.”While it was reported in 2018 that…