Pension Auto-Enrolment (Video)

The Pay Transparency Directive (Directive) aims to strengthen the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women and expands upon current Gender Pay Gap (GPG) reporting requirements. Pay transparency measures introduced by the Directive will empower workers to access information to challenge pay inequality within an organisation.

Irish employers are increasingly exploring the 'PIP or Go' model as an alternative to traditional performance management processes, offering underperforming employees a choice between entering a formal performance improvement plan or accepting an exit package. While this approach can expedite internal processes and reduce administrative burden, it carries significant legal risks including constructive dismissal claims, discrimination allegations, and potential challenges to subsequent dismissal procedures.

This guide provides a brief overview of the legislation and related rules and regulations which govern the operation of pensions in Ireland.

The Labour Court has issued its first recommendation under new legislation to provide an improved framework for workers seeking to enhance their terms and conditions of employment...

Employment contracts often include provisions beyond legal requirements for commercial and best practice reasons. This video explores additional contractual terms employers frequently consider...

It may come to light that an employee who once had the right to work in Ireland may no longer have such permission. For example, they may have forgotten to apply for a renewal of their immigration permission before it expired or they may not be able to provide evidence of their immigration status during a repeat right to work check. These scenarios may produce a heart-in-mouth moment for a manager or HR.

The Workplace Relations Commission's 2025 Annual Report reveals a dramatic 44% surge in complaint applications, marking a decade of steady growth since its establishment.

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence has sent the proposed National Vetting Bureau Bill to the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament) Joint Committee on Justice and Defence with an expectation that legislation will be published at the end of October 2011.

As the launch of My Future Fund (MFF) approaches, the Department of Social Protection has written to various pensions bodies warning employers against illegally obliging employees to join pension schemes...

We commented on the Bill as originally published in our e-brief of 20 May 2011. Significant changes have been made in the final version of the Act. The Act remains very poorly drafted and several sections are quite ambiguous or difficult to interpret. The summary below cannot fully deal with these ambiguities, and specific advice should be taken.