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ARTICLE · 07 JULY 2025

3 Things To Know: Remote Working

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The long-awaited introduction of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act in 2023 was generally welcomed by employees but was greeted with some apprehension by employers.

IrelandEmployment and HR
Robert Dooney
Robert Dooney
Alison Devine
Alison Devine

The long-awaited introduction of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act in 2023 was generally welcomed by employees but was greeted with some apprehension by employers. The concern for employers was the fear that they would be overwhelmed with requests for flexible working and remote working arrangements. However, two years on, a small number have issued under this legislation with only one decision so far in favour of the employee. 

This article was originally published by Legal Island on 27 June 2025 and is the third article in our collaborative series with them.

This article looks at the Code of Practice for Employers and Employees introduced by the WRC in March 2024 which aimed to provide some guidance on the procedures to be invoked when dealing with remote and flexible working requests under the 2023 Act. This article highlights aspects of the Code of Practice that employers and HR advisors should be aware of in light of recent decisions

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