In this podcast episode, Sarah McCague, Partner, Deirdre Cummins, Of Counsel and Daniel Watters, Senior Associate in our Pensions Group discuss the main changes to the final form legislation...

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is set to transform workplace practices in Ireland, introducing new obligations around pay disclosure, shifting the burden of proof in equal pay claims, and requiring employers to scrutinize job categorization and pay structures. With Ireland delaying transposition and no draft legislation yet available, organizations face a critical window to prepare for these far-reaching changes before the detailed requirements are finalized.

Irish Revenue have recently issued an eBrief, and created a new tax and duty manual ("TDM"), on the mandatory reporting by employers of certain benefits that can be made without the deduction...

Revenue has updated the Tax and Duty Manual on Payments on Termination of an Office or Employment or Removal from an Office or Employment.

The Sick Leave Bill 2022 (the Bill), which provides for a statutory sick pay scheme for the first time in Ireland for all employees in both the public and private sector, was passed by Seanad Éireann on 5 July 2022.

The Irish Employment Law Podcast Series is produced by Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment at Matheson. In the series he discusses the latest developments in employment law.

The government of Ireland will introduce new measures to the Employment Permit system in the fall of 2022.

Ireland's Cabinet has approved the General Scheme of the Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill 2026, which would establish a statutory entitlement to five days' paid leave annually for employees experiencing pregnancy loss before 23 weeks' gestation. The proposed legislation includes day-one employment rights, protection against penalisation, and provisions for employers with existing more favorable schemes. Employers should begin reviewing their current leave and bereavement policies in anticipation of potential enact

The decision gives some useful insights into the practicalities of running an internal investigation and hearing, and the extent to which the Tribunal accepts that not all investigations are perfect.

Ireland's new Gender Pay Gap Portal centralises employer reporting data, enabling public comparison of gender pay disparities across sectors and company sizes.

The government has committed to bringing statutory sick pay into law by the end of 2021. This will be a major change for Irish employers.

On 12 October 2022, the Minister for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD introduced the Employment Permits Bill 2022 (the "Bill")

The Government announced new increased minimum salary thresholds which will occur in phases, with the first increase to apply from 1 March 2026, raising general employment permits to €36,605...

A recent decision in the UK courts, which will no doubt be considered by both employers and the courts in Ireland, has held that a twelve month non-solicitation period for an insurance broker will be enforceable, based on the typical twelve month renewal cycle in many insurance contracts.

On 1 January 2024, the new enhanced reporting requirements (ERR) for certain non-taxable benefits are due to come into effect (subject to a Commencement Order).

Last week saw the Pensions Authority (Authority) publish a draft code of practice (Code), setting out what it expects of pension trustees when it comes to complying with their obligations under the European Union...

The Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022 (the Bill), which will prevent employers from using tips or gratuities to "make up" basic wages, passed the second stage of Seanad Éireann on 29 June 2022.

A further step towards the introduction of auto-enrolment in Ireland has been achieved.

The Employment Permits Act 2024 has been signed into law.

On 8 March 2013 the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter signed the European Union Regulations 2013 into law, transposing the provisions of the revised Parental Leave Directive.