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Supreme Court rejects bid to dismantle WRC dispute resolution framework

A long-running case reached its conclusion this week when the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in the matter of Tomasz Zalewski v An Adjudication ... Read More

08 April 2021 By Alan Hickey

Parent’s Leave changes confirmed

Last year’s Budget included an announcement that working parents would be entitled to three weeks of additional leave under legislation that would com... Read More

29 March 2021 By Alan Hickey

VIDEO: Managing Vaccines in the Workplace

With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout now underway, employers are one step closer to their business operations resuming. Our video answers your frequently... Read More

05 March 2021 By Alan Hickey

Coronavirus vaccine rollout creates legal risks for employers

With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway, many employers are considering how the availability of the vaccines will help them safely resume pre-pande... Read More

15 February 2021 By Alan Hickey

The high price of a mishandled redundancy

After a very difficult year for the business sector, many employers are likely to face tough decisions around staff numbers this year. With lots of bu... Read More

29 January 2021 By Alan Hickey

“What if my employees refuse to take the coronavirus vaccine?”

For many, the COVID-19 vaccine is a welcome turn of events. After all, it will provide a way out of the pandemic crisis and bring about the lifting of... Read More

13 January 2021 By Alan Hickey

How will the schools closure impact Irish employers?

The Government has confirmed that schools will not reopen on Monday, January 11th as part of policy to reduce the rising COVID-19 case numbers. While ... Read More

21 January 2021 By Alan Hickey

Six crucial Irish employment law changes in 2021

First published: 06/01/2021 ------------------- Last updated: 09/11/2022 There’s no doubt that 2020 was a hectic and challenging year for employers. ... Read More

06 January 2021 By Alan Hickey

Remote Christmas party checklist: Four things to remember

2020 has been a tough year for everyone including the party planning committee. They’ve come up against social distancing rules, colleagues working f... Read More

15 December 2020 By Alan Hickey

Where do I start when making redundancies?

There’s no denying it as we close in on 2021: 2020 has been a difficult year. For many businesses, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis has led to drast... Read More

20 November 2020 By Alan Hickey

Key changes for employers in Ireland’s Budget 2021

Ireland’s Budget 2021 consisted of a huge €17 billion spending package with a large portion ringfenced to protect businesses and jobs against the twin... Read More

27 October 2020 By Alan Hickey

Level 3 blow for SMEs nationwide

After an unsettling start to the week that saw NPHET recommend a second full lockdown for the whole country, the Government has decided to impose Leve... Read More

07 October 2020 By Alan Hickey

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