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Bryan Dunne reviews the Workplace Relations Act in the latest episode of the Employment Law podcast series.

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...

The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 introduces significant measures to ensure that workers are not penalised for making a "protected disclosure", often referred to as "whistleblowing".

In the Action Plan for Jobs 2015 published by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Minister Richard Bruton introduced measures intended to reduce administrative burdens on business interactions with the Department.

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...

Under existing legislation, posted workers are entitled to certain minimum terms and conditions of employment when they are sent to work in Ireland. This includes non-EEA nationals working...

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 (Commencement) Order 2024 has been signed and names 20 November 2024 as the date on which the Maternity Protection...

On 25 January 2022, the Draft Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022 (Bill) was published as part of the government's vision to make remote working a permanent feature of Ireland's workforce.

The Labour Court has issued its first recommendation under new legislation to provide an improved framework for workers seeking to enhance their terms and conditions of employment...

The National Remote Working Strategy in Ireland has just been published. Before December 2021, the Government plans to implement legislation entitling employees to request remote

In July 2014, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation published the Workplace Relations Bill 2014.

Irish employers must navigate a complex landscape of mandatory workplace policies, from disciplinary procedures to whistleblowing protections. Understanding which policies are legally required, how to implement them effectively, and how to keep them current can mean the difference between compliance and costly disputes.

This case considered the procedures applied in an investigation into an allegation of bullying.

The Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 establishes specific requirements for employers regarding written employment terms and delivery timelines. This video explores the fundamental components of employment contracts in Ireland, breaking down the mandatory statements employers must provide to employees and the legal timeframes within which these disclosures must occur.

In this episode, Belfast employment partners Ciara Fulton and Paul Gillen introduce the Department for the Economy's "Way Forward" response to the recent ‘Good Jobs' Employment Rights Bill consultation...

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