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New Fines for Breaches of Certain Important Employment Laws

The Government has recently introduced new fines for breaches of certain important employment laws. The Workplace Relations Act 2015 (Fixed Payment Notice) Regulations 2023 (the Regulations) set out a series of on-the-spot fines called fixed...

Published: 09 September 2024

3 Key Tips for Managing Multicultural Teams

Multicultural teams have become the norm in most Early Years and School Age Care Services in today's globalised workplace. With diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, these teams offer immense opportunities for innovation and...

Published: 10 May 2024

Fines for Breaches of Employment Law

Published: 17 April 2024

Remote Working and Flexible Working Arrangements

Remote Working and Flexible Working Arrangements The Government has implemented the right to request remote working, which means that all employees now have the right to request remote working. Parents and carers are also entitled to request...

Published: 26 March 2024

Upcoming Employment Law 2024

In 2023, there were several modifications to employment laws, which resulted in a busy year. Employers experienced significant changes such as the implementation of the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions and the...

Published: 10 January 2024

When an Employee Refuses to Work Their Notice Period

We are hearing a lot more cases where an employee refuses to work their notice period. This is, no doubt, a very frustrating situation for an employer. It is a difficult situation to accept and understandably can evoke an emotional reaction....

Published: 30 June 2023

Statement of Core Terms/Contracts of Employment

In December 2022, the legislation changed with regard to Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions. The changes create new employee rights and amend employers' obligations. It remains that the Statement of Core Terms must be provided by...

Published: 16 January 2023

Whistle Blowing (The Protected Disclosures Act Came Into Force on January 1st 2023)

The Protective Disclosures Act is effective from the 1st of January 2023 and is of particular interest to employers who have over 50 employees. It transposes the EU Directive on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law. It also...

Published: 05 January 2023

The Working from Home and Hybrid Phenomena: A Brief Reflection for Employers

The pandemic has left a lasting imprint on the way in which lots of businesses now operate, with many continuing to allow their pre-pandemic office workers to work fully or partly from home. Having been forced to continue business as best as...

Published: 04 January 2023

Bullying in the Workplace: Key Learnings for Employers

In 2020, the WRC together with HSA published a Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work with the intention of providing guidance on best practice and procedures. Despite this, many companies...

Published: 12 December 2022

Suspending Employees – A Word of Caution

The decision to suspend an employee is never one that should be made lightly. It is a serious measure which requires appropriate management, particularly around confidentiality to fully protect the employee’s personal integrity and professional...

Published: 04 October 2022

Statutory Sick Pay: 5 Points

The following is a summary of the Statutory Sick Pay scheme, which comes into practice at the beginning of 2023: This will take effect from 1st January 2023, meaning all employers in Ireland will be legally obliged to pay the minimum statutory sick...

Published: 27 September 2022

Dismissal: Rules, Misconceptions and Risk

Occasionally, employers may be faced with a scenario they feel should give rise to the dismissal of an employee. There have been cases where employers and/or managers have wielded what might be described as a strong ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to a...

Published: 01 September 2022

The Sick Leave Act 2022

We have received a number of calls regarding the Sick Leave Act 2022. The following is a list of answers to frequently asked questions that our office has received in relation to The Act: What is an employee entitled to, under this Act? Under the...

Published: 09 August 2022

Coming Down the Tracks: Employment Law Update

If you employ staff, it is essential you keep in tune with what employment law changes are coming down the tracks this year. Here is a summary: Sick Leave Currently there is no statutory obligation on employers to pay employees who are absent from...

Published: 08 July 2022

The Use and Purpose of CCTV – A Word of Caution to Employers

CCTV in public areas or in private residential properties has an obvious purpose – to deter intruders, to minimise risk of criminal acts occurring or anti-social behaviour. CCTV can and often does also form the basis for "substantiating evidence"...

Published: 29 June 2022

Employee Fails in Reasonable Accommodation Claim at the WRC

The case of Victorine Neuray v LIRG5 Ltd, ADJ-00029639 recently came before the WRC. The outcome of this case is interesting and highlights the importance of an employee giving clear notice to their employer about their disability, before claiming...

Published: 19 May 2022

The Benefits of Professional Mediation in the Workplace

Conflict, dispute, or tension can arise from time to time within the workplace. When it does, it can often leave employers and/or managers unsure of what to do. Employers have a duty of care to address any issues that may impact negatively on any...

Published: 12 May 2022

Redundancy: Employers Beware!

€120,000 Paid to Employee in Compensation for lack of Consultation. By Angela Canavan This case is a stark reminder to employers of the importance of proper consultation with employees when a potential redundancy occurs. This recent WRC case, once...

Published: 15 March 2022

Retirement Age in Contracts: A Warning to Employers

Currently there is no general mandatory age an individual must retire at. Instead, individuals from the age of 66 years who have enough PRSI contributions can receive State Pension (contributory) payments. While the public service sector does have...

Published: 14 February 2022