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.

As Pension Auto Enrolment is set to be introduced in January 2026, it is essential for business owners to prepare adequately to ensure compliance and a smooth rollout

Adverse Weather and Other Travel Disruption Policy

An adverse weather policy is a set of guidelines that a business can use to prepare for and respond to adverse weather events. Such policies can help businesses minimise the impact of severe weather on their operations and employees. Here are some benefits of having an adverse weather policy for your business: