Your employees have rights with regards to looking after their newborn at your business. There are specific laws you have to respect for new mothers. ...
A statement of fitness for work is aimed at advising whether patients are capable of returning to your business after a period of sick leave. It’s imp...
The term non-disclosure agreement refers to a contract of employment in which two or more parties agree not to disclose specified confidential informa...
There’s a growing popularity for working across hours that support a better work-life balance. Fully flexible working hours provide your workforce wit...
A redundancy situation occurs when you need to reduce your workforce. This may be due to a period of trading difficulty, a structural change, or advan...
As an employer, you may work in an industry where hiring an apprentice is commonplace. The trades and hospitality are common examples, so it's importa...
When a company closes or business slows, employers may have to consider making redundancies. However, different employment contracts may require diffe...
As an employer, you should be aware of the Working Time Act and how it applies to your employees. In this guide, we’ll take you through how to apply e...
In May 2019, the government reappointed Helen Dixon as Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner. The Irish Data Protection Commissioner is the head of ...
If you’re looking to improve the productivity of your workforce then you can try various tactics. But HR management (HRM) is one of the most effective...
The Labour Court came about in 1946. Its two main functions are to rule on the appeal of any disputes arising from employment rights and to resolve in...
Keeping your best staff should be one of your main priorities - and paying them what they’re worth is the best way of doing so. Throughout Ireland, e...
Making an employee redundant isn’t an easy task and many businesses find the topic difficult to deal with. However, there can come a time when you nee...
Have you ever dealt with a solicitor on either a business or personal matter? If you have, two terms you might have heard thrown around are solicitor...
With higher levels of diversity in the workplace than ever before, it’s important for your business to keep in mind the different religious beliefs of...
Navigating your business to success is no easy ride. You face a whole host of challenges along the way. Employee issues, contract problems and intern...
Every business must have a set of rules in place to establish the behaviour of your employees in and around your premises. But, occasionally, one of ...
What is meant by the term corporate social responsibility (CSR)? It’s a values-based approach to doing business. Certain companies commit to operating...
It’s essential your business looks after the health & safety of your employees. And first aid training can be a major part of this process. But w...
Ireland has strong laws against gender discrimination in the workplace. The Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015 (the EEA) prohibit discrimination in ...
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