In this episode, Partner and head of our Employment team, Karen Killalea, and Partner and head of our Data, Commercial & Technology team, Claire Morrissey, discuss the use of AI systems in the workplace and the impact of the EU AI Act on Irish based employers as well as providing some practical tips for employers in terms of preparation for AI Act implementation.

The Employment Law Group at Arthur Cox frequently advises English based employers on employment law and industrial relations issues relating to their Irish operations, which are often managed by English based HR professionals.

Parent's leave is being extended to nine weeks from 1 August 2024. Currently, parent's leave entitles each parent to 7 weeks' leave during the first 2 years of a child's life...

On 1 July 2024, the Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 was commenced in full and is now law.

Bryan takes an in-depth look at a recent High Court decision where an attempt to enforce a 24 month restrictive covenant period was made by an employer.

The long awaited draft "whistleblowers" legislation was published in July.

Approved Retirement Funds allow people to keep part or all of their retirement fund invested post retirement age.

This was the first webinar of a four part series aimed at Owner Managed Businesses. The main theme covered in this session was Covid and Brexit, topics included the following:

In a recent article for the Irish Independent, Greg Glynn and Emma Dunne of the Arthur Cox Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group explain how the stage is set for the the US SEC...

The Government's Autumn 2024 Legislation Programme includes 29 bills for priority publication, focusing on employee protection during employer insolvencies, remediation of apartment defects, and energy performance in buildings, alongside 32 bills prioritized for drafting.

In two judgments, the European Court of Justice has provided guidance on the extent of the exemption for authorities acting in a legislative capacity from having to provide access to environmental information under the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters.

William Fry's Pride+ podcast episode 2, ‘Empowered Allies', is hosted by Catherine O'Flynn, D & I partner and Head of the firm's Employment & Benefits team.