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On 20 October 2023, the Supreme Court delivered its unanimous judgement in The Revenue Commissioners v Karshan Midlands Ltd t/a Dominos Pizza [2023] IESC 24...

In a welcome ruling for employers, the Irish Court of Appeal has found that the constitutional right to fair procedures does not apply to the assessment of an employee's...

The recent decision of the High Court in the case of Lyons v Longford Westmeath Education and Training Board is being closely watched by employers about to engage in internal investigations.

A number of recent cases in Ireland and the UK provide further guidance to employers on how to deal with protected disclosures made by employees and the extent of the protections

A decision of the commercial court this week sheds light on the obligations of a trustee of the insolvency of a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme

In HR Matters, the Arthur Cox Employment Law Group Newsletter, we look at a range of issues across our practice area and some recent and prospective developments in law.

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.

Poor handling of a reference request can increase an employer's financial exposure where it contributes to a former employee's ongoing loss following an unfair dismissal.

Ireland's Labour Court has released its 2025 Annual Report, revealing an 11% decrease in case referrals alongside increasingly complex workplace disputes spanning employment rights appeals, industrial relations matters, and collective bargaining agreements. The report highlights significant legal developments including High Court appeals on European Works Councils and collective redundancies, while demonstrating the Court's expanding role in setting employment standards through Employment Regulation Orders

A recent High Court decision involving a former senior executive at Ryanair highlights the importance of employers taking the time to "get it right" when it comes to drafting clauses which aim to prevent employees ...

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent in workplace grievances and employment disputes, employers face new challenges in managing AI-generated complaints, correspondence, and legal submissions.

James Reilly ("the employee") was initially suspended and then dismissed for gross misconduct following detection of inappropriate emails in his mailbox.

The Employment Equality Act 1998 as amended by the Equality Act 2004 in effect makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, and membership of the traveller community.

The highly anticipated sick leave legislation has recently been passed by the Oireachtas, meaning that for the first time employees in Ireland will have a legal right to sick leave paid by their employer.

A landmark court decision has provided essential practical guidance to employers seeking clarity on what constitutes bullying under Irish law.

With preparations in full swing for the festive season, we review typical workplace issues commonly faced by employers at this time of year and suggest some practical tips for dealing with them successfully.

Across our judicial system, whether within the Workplace Relations Commission ("WRC"), the Labour Court, the District or the Superior Courts, cases are considered and determined based primarily...