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We look at the distinction between employees and independent contractors in light of the recent cases against "on demand" technology companies.

In the latest episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Bryan Dunne and Niall Pelly look at their predictions for the top five employment law trends for 2017.

As of May 15, 2024, eligible partners of various Irish employment permit holders (including General Employment Permits, Critical Skills Employment Permits and Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits).

Revenue have published a new Tax and Duty ManualOpens in new window which provides details of an opportunity granted to employers to correct payroll tax issues...

Unlike other European jurisdictions, Irish employers are not required to engage with trade unions for the purposes of negotiating pay and conditions of employment.

Given the health and safety risks which might arise in the case of any breach, the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 creates strict liability obligations for employers

Ireland currently has two Bills proposing changes in the benefits available to working parents that are expected to pass into law before the end of the year.

On 1 April 2021, most of the provisions of the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2021 (the 2021 Act) came into operation.

The High Court has ruled that the Joint Labour Committee ("JLC") system of setting wages and terms and conditions for up to 200,000 workers is unconstitutional.

The Disclosures Tribunal has brought whistleblowing into sharp focus. Muireann Reedy looks at some key whistleblowing legislation, the difference between voluntary and mandatory reporting and why it is advisable for all employers to have whistleblowing policies in place.

This Autumn, the Irish government plans to progress legislation on an employee's right to request remote working arrangements as a matter of priority.

Does an employee's right to silence in the context of a criminal investigation or criminal procedures permit them to refuse to comply with the directions of their employer?...

2013 marks the 100 year anniversary of the 1913 Lockout where, at its height, 300 businesses and up to 20,000 workers were "locked out" by their employers until they signed a pledge never to join a trade union.

On 20th May 2015 the above Act was signed into law by the President marking a complete overhaul of the adjudication process for all workplace complaints.

On 30 September 2021, the COVID-related emergency suspension of an employee's entitlement to claim a statutory redundancy payment (the Payment)

The Workplace Relations Commission has awarded an employee the maximum permissible amount of 2 years' gross remuneration in a sexual harassment case against her employer, An Post.

The long-awaited Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Act 2024 has been signed into law by the President. This Act will impact every business in the country which has employees.

As Ireland prepares for the provision of paternity leave as a legal, statutory right through legislative change, we look at the practical implications its introduction is likely to have on Irish employers.