Employment Law

Introduction of the Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025

A new Bill, the Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, was recently presented to Seanad Éireann for consideration.

First-ever award for breach of remote-working legislation

For the first time since its introduction, an employee has won compensation for a breach of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023.

Delays to pension auto-enrolment scheme

The Government has confirmed that the start date for the pension auto-enrolment scheme, My Future Fund, has been postponed until 1 January 2026.

WRC recovered €2.1 million in unpaid wages in 2024

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has announced in its annual report that it recovered over €2.1 million in unpaid wages for employees during 2024.

Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Bill 2024 was passed in October 2024.

Landmark Cases: Burns and Hartigan v Governor of Castlerea Prison - Right to Legal Representation

This weeks landmark case looks at the decision of the Supreme court in Burns & Hartigan -v- Governor of Castlerea Prison [2009] 20 E.L.R. 109.

Are you worried about staff using ChatGPT to complete their work? You’re not alone.

The time to get back to work has finally arrived, giving you the chance to welcome employees and customers back to your workplace and return to what you do best.

Employers have a statutory duty to ensure the safety and health of their employees while they’re at work.

In the 21st century workplace, a lot of employees use a computer. If your staff are sitting at a computer to complete some or all of their duties, you’ll need to carry out a display screen equipment risk assessment.

Job Offer Letters

When it comes to hiring a successful job candidate, you’ll need to send the individual confirmation of their success. 

Does your workforce stop working when the world cup is on? Do your employees call in sick in around major sporting events?