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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 Employment Permits Regulations 2024 have been published here. The Regulations set out how to complete a frequent user application and provide more details...

In this episode Bryan Dunne Head of Employment takes you through some of the most recent employment law developments in Irish law covering current trends on preparing for the gender pay gap reporting

The general position in Ireland is that restrictive covenants are void and unenforceable as restraints of trade.

Understanding the Workplace Relations Commission adjudication process is crucial for both employers and employees navigating employment disputes in Ireland. This guide walks through each stage of the WRC process, from the initial complaint submission through mediation, the formal hearing, and potential appeals. Learn what to expect at each step and how to effectively prepare for an adjudication hearing.

The benefit will be available to both employed and self-employed fathers. It will also apply in the same way to fathers of newly-adopted children and to same-sex couples on an equal basis with other couples.

In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, takes you through a recent whistleblowing penalisation claim.

The Companies Act 2014 (the "Act") was enacted on 23 December 2014 and is expected to come into force on 1 June 2015.

Ireland's Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 takes effect on June 29, 2026, granting employees the right to refuse retirement at contractual ages below the State pension age of 66. How will this legislation impact occupational pension schemes, particularly regarding benefit accrual, contribution payments, and the timing of member entitlements?

Employment contracts often include provisions beyond legal requirements for commercial and best practice reasons. This video explores additional contractual terms employers frequently consider...

Understanding Ireland's work and residence permissions system is crucial for employers hiring international talent. This video explores the requirements for third country nationals seeking employment in Ireland, covering employment permit categories, application prerequisites, and the essential steps employers must complete before bringing foreign workers onboard.

Guidance notes on the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012 (the "Act") were published by the Department of Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation on 31 August 2012.

The complainant was originally employed by an employment agency and assigned to work for the respondent for a period of nearly two years.

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 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.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched a consultation on the revision of the Solvency II Guidelines on contract boundaries (Guidelines).