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New gender balance regulations for Irish listed companies

The European Union (Gender Balance on Boards of Certain Companies) Regulations 2025 have now been implemented into Irish law, introducing new legal obligations for listed companies regarding gender representation at board level.

Gender pay gap reporting reminder: 7 things you need to know

This month, businesses around Ireland with 50 or more employees will be gathering gender pay gap data on a ‘snapshot’ date of their choosing. As a business owner, it’s important to know whether this requirement applies to you, and to be ready for the reporting deadline if it does.

Temporary injunction granted to teacher publicly accused of being ‘GAA catfish’

A secondary school teacher, who says she has been falsely identified as the ‘GAA catfish’ from a well-known podcast series, has been granted a temporary injunction after a disciplinary process was initiated by her employer.

Gender pay gap reporting: new portal and updated timeline announced

The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality has announced that a gender pay gap reporting portal will be launched later this year, in autumn 2025.

Reinstatement and reengagement: Worker accused of sexual harassment wins job back

If an employee wins an unfair dismissal case, your business may need to go through the reinstatement or reengagement process. This story is a real-life example.

General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024

On 15 January 2025, the Irish Government published a General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024. The draft Bill is still in the very early stages of development, and there are likely to be further edits and additions to what has been published so far.

Diversity in the Workplace

Businesses that implement diversity initiatives enjoy higher profits, but what exactly is diversity in the workplace?

Disability discrimination can arise in every stage of employment, from recruitment and selection to dismissal. Ensure you remain impartial with our expert advice.