The recent Labour Court decision of Grainne O'Hara v Kepak Convenience Foods Unlimited Company which was a cross appeal by both parties, has caused widespread concern amongst employers.

On Monday 24th June, 2019, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission ("the Commission") which is now in its fourth year of work, launched its Annual Report to the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Many employers and employees will be noticing that significant annual leave has built up over the course of what has been an unusual 10 months.