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The decision could mean that certain employers may be exposed to increased employment costs or an increased risk of claims for alleged breaches of employment legislation.

The seismic shift to remote working triggered by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 was intended to be temporary.

An update on the recent statistics published by NERA, the employment law watchdog tasked with ensuring that employers comply with their employment law obligations.

Effective September 2, 2024, Ireland will introduce a new employment permit for seasonal workers, streamline its labour market testing processes, and modify its ‘change of employer' rules.

The Belfast Industrial Tribunal has recently rejected two claims of unfair dismissal following sectarian chants posted on social media. We look at the implications of clashing views...

In June 2017, the Article 29 Working Party - the collective group of European data protection authorities - ("WP29") adopted new guidance on data processing in the workplace.

The provisions of the Circuit Court Rules dealing with affidavits have been amended. With effect from Friday, 3 November 2023, the Circuit Court Rules (Affidavits) 2023...

The Workplace Relations Act 2015 (the "Act") was signed into law on 20 May 2015 and is due to commence on 1 October 2015.

We have seen a marked increase in the number of workplace inspections by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) during recent months.

A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (ADJ-00011821) emphasises the importance of employers' statutory obligations to employees with disabilities.

The High Court (Court) has rejected a judicial review challenge against the Data Protection Commission's (DPC) refusal to investigate a personal data breach complaint allegedly arising out of a cyberattack on the Health...

As mentioned in our previous GDPR update, the seventh update in this series will explain the role and functions of a Data Protection Officer ("DPO") ...

A recent Tax Appeal Commission determination highlights the importance of obtaining appropriate tax advice in relation to payments agreed as part of a settlement between an employer and an employee.

As the June 2026 deadline for the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive looms ever closer, Ireland has become the fourth EU member state to take steps towards transposing some of the requirements.

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court issued a decision regarding the constitutionality of the Workplace Relations Commission (Zalewski -v- Adjudication Officer and WRC...

On 4 December 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the "CJEU") ruled that the Workplace Relations Commission (the "WRC"),

On 1 December 2009 the EU Council of Ministers agreed to adopt a proposal for a revised Parental Leave Directive (2010/18/EU) agreed by the EU social partners in June 2009.