Auto-Enrolment is Nearly Here – What Does it Mean for Employers?
The Government’s new statutory retirement savings system will go live from 1st January 2026. The scheme known as MyFutureFund, will be overseen and administered by the National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority (NAERSA). NAERSA will identify which employees meet the eligibility criteria for auto-enrolment using Revenue payroll data and will enrol them, which should result …
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WRC upholds Eircom’s defence in retirement age claim
In the case of Patrick Donnellan and Eircom Limited (ADJ-00051860) the Complainant brought a complaint under section 77 of the Employment Equality Act, challenging the Respondent’s enforcement of a mandatory retirement age of 65 and its refusal of his application for an extension of his contract.
Pharmacist Awarded €86,717 for Sexual Harassment where Respondent “wholly failed” to Protect Complainant from Continued Harassment
In A Female Complainant v The Health Service Executive (ADJ-00055810), the Workplace Relations Commission (the “WRC”) found that the Complainant was discriminated against by her employer on the grounds of gender. The Adjudicator, Conor Stokes, found that the Complainant was sexually harrassed by a senior colleague for over a year, and that the Respondent did …
AI + Governance = BUILD NOW: A Modern Digital Reality of Building Permissions in Telangana.
By Prashanth Kumar Muddana Telangana State has witnessed a remarkable digital transformation in urban governance. The state’s building permission process — once plagued by manual delays and bureaucratic hurdles — has now evolved into an intelligent, AI-powered approval ecosystem known as BuildNow Telangana. This transformation marks a major leap toward efficiency, transparency, and smart urban …
EBITDA DISTRIBUTION DURING CORPORATIVE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS
By Vanga Sai Keerthan Reddy INTRODUCTION The Indian insolvency framework continues to evolve to address the restructuring and resolution of companies unable to perform their operations due to overwhelming financial debt obligations and financial distress. A pivotal step in this process involves inviting resolution plans from prospective applicants and distributing proceeds as per the approved …
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THE FRAGILE ILLUSION OF PRIVACY
Lessons From The Apple Data Breach And Remedial Steps That Can Be Taken By India In Light Of The New Data Privacy Act By K. Sidharth Reddy INTRODUCTION In an era where personal data is a currency as valuable as gold the Government has taken commendable steps towards protecting this aforesaid new age currency …
Recent Amendments to Japanese Employment and Labor-Related Laws
Introduction By the end of 2026, Japan will implement a series of significant amendments to labor and occupational health and safety regulations, reflecting a growing emphasis on workplace safety. These changes, driven by forthcoming guidelines from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), will require employers to adopt new compliance measures across a range …
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Legal Risks Arising from Inaccurate Price and Country of Origin Information on Invoices: Ensuring the Accuracy of Export Documentation
Introduction Nagashima provides a wide range of legal services concerning trade transactions, including security export control, economic sanctions compliance, and related matters for Japan, the United States, China, Europe, and other jurisdictions. In addition to inquiries in relation to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (the “FEFTA”), the United States Export Administration Regulations, economic …
Summary of the 2025 Amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act
Introduction On June 4, 2025, Japan amended the Whistleblower Protection Act, further enhancing protections for whistleblowers while strengthening sanctions for violations and expanding administrative enforcement powers. This is the first amendment in five years since the 2020 revision. Notably, the amendment introduces a clause providing that any dismissal or disciplinary action taken within one year …
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Trade Defense Proceedings in Colombia: The Carvajal Case
Trade defense instruments—such as anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures—are essential tools used by States to counteract unfair trade practices, distortive subsidies, or extraordinary circumstances that cause or threaten to cause injury to domestic industries. These measures serve a dual purpose: protecting the local economy and producers, while also contributing to the restoration of fair competition …
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