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In recent months the RDJ Employment team has noted a significant increase in queries around drug and alcohol testing in the workplace.

With effect from 1 January 2021, a new code of practice replaces two statutory codes in relation to the prevention and resolution of bullying in the workplace.

With Karen Killalea the head of Maples and Calder's Employment team in the Maples Group's Dublin office.

In 2025, employers who employ 50 employees or more will come into scope for gender pay gap reporting in Ireland for the first time. To date, only employers with 150 employees or more are required to report.

The second of a four-part audio series on Employment Law, hosted by head of our Employment team, Karen Killalea.

The Minister for Social Protection has announced a decrease in the hours threshold for the Wage Subsidy Scheme for employees with a disability.

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Mr. Roderic O'Gorman, has launched a consultation seeking the public's views on a review of the Equality Acts ...

In the second of a four-part audio series on Employment Law, Head of our Employment team, Karen Killalea and Ciara Ni Longaigh share their insights on reasonable accommodation and developments...

As the end of 2020 approaches, the William Fry Employment & Benefits team is releasing a 3 part series of short videos.

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 has been signed into law by the President.

On return from a combination of sick leave and maternity leave in 2008, Marie Cunningham instituted a claim for gender discrimination against her employer.

Transgender Day of Remembrance ("TDoR") falls today, 20 November.

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".

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

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.

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...

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.