The Parent's Leave and Benefit Act 2019 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2024 has been signed into law.

ESG or Environmental, Social and Governance factors have recently become a hot topic in the financial services and indeed in the pensions industry. But what are the legal...

In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, we will share with you a recording of our recent client webinar entitled: "Gender Pay Gap Reporting: Practical Tips and Guidance".

The Budget Statement delivered in October 2016 did not highlight any significant developments in relation to pensions other than the cessation of the pensions levy.

The Act clarifies that no amendment to the governing trust documentation of a scheme is required in order to allow trustees to comply with an AVC drawdown request from a member.

The government of Ireland will introduce several amendments to the Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) on 1 January 2023.

The implementation of the European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes) Regulations 2021 (the "IORP II Regulations") has led many standalone defined contribution ("DC")...

This podcast discusses the long anticipated mandatory gender pay gap reporting obligations which are expected to become a reality for Irish employers in June 2022.

On 29 March 2022, the Department of Social Protection published the Final Design Principles for the introduction of a pensions auto-enrolment system in Ireland.

On 31 July 2015, the English Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Petter v EMC Europe Ltd and Anor [2015] EWCA Civ 828, which was an appeal from the English High Court.

Irish employment law includes a comprehensive framework of protected leave entitlements that employers must navigate carefully to maintain compliance. Understanding the distinctions between maternity, paternity, parental, sick leave, and other statutory leave categories is essential for HR professionals and business leaders. This guide breaks down the key requirements and employment protections that apply across all leave types in Ireland.

The introduction of the new pension Auto-Enrolment system (AE system) has been promised by successive Irish governments since the mid-2000s.

The WRC has awarded an actor €20,000 for disability discrimination after she was dismissed from a musical production, due to what was claimed were "creative differences".

On 8 March 2016, the Workplace Relations Commission ("WRC") awarded €9,229 to a Spanish au pair on the grounds that her employer had breached aspects of the National Minimum Wage Act 2000...

We are pleased to share the first instalment in our 2022 Employment Law Series featuring short and informative webcasts where Karen Killalea, Partner and head of our Employment team...

In this two-part episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, is joined by senior associates Rachel Kenny, Jennifer Bassett, Colum Holland, Trina Dzidonu and Ciara Taggart to examine the key employment law changes coming down the tracks in 2026.

Matheson recently hosted a webinar as part of its Employment Law Masterclass Series, on the Irish Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect introduced in April.

William Fry has published its Gender Pay Gap report for the second year, in compliance with the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021.

From 1 September 2020, Ireland's enhanced arrangements for unpaid parental leave apply, increasing the entitlement to 26 weeks.

Ireland will increase its minimum wages to EUR 10.20 on January 1, 2021.