From 1 January 2018, the National Minimum Wage will increase by 30 cent to €9.55, with board and lodgings rates also increasing in line with the Natio... Read More
13 December 2017 By Keith Lowther
Extreme weather conditions of various types e.g. snow, rain, wind can affect the normal running of operations. Employee absence and pay for time away ... Read More
11 December 2017 By Keith Lowther
Governed by the Parental Leave Acts 1998-2006, force majeure leave is a statutory employee entitlement to paid time off from employment for urgent fam... Read More
07 December 2017 By Keith Lowther
Adoptive leave was introduced into legislation under the Adoptive Leave Act 1995. Similar to maternity leave, the purpose of adoptive leave is to allo... Read More
06 December 2017 By Keith Lowther
Providing staff members with a contract of employment is not only a legal obligation for employers, up-to-date HR documentation can protect your busin... Read More
04 December 2017 By Keith Lowther
Annual or annualised hours contracts can be beneficial for both employers and employees, but in order to be efficient, they need to be managed correct... Read More
The Labour Court has ruled in Longford County Council -v- McManus (UDD1753) that an employee who had sought to retract his resignation date could not ... Read More
01 December 2017 By Keith Lowther
Christmas is fast approaching and here at Peninsula, we know that the festive season can give rise to HR problems. Christmas parties, in particular, t... Read More
29 November 2017 By Keith Lowther
Safety advisor Declan Ryan offers his advice on the essential Health & Safety matter of reporting accidents and dangerous occurrences. Who is r... Read More
28 November 2017 By Keith Lowther
First introduced in September 2016, fathers in Ireland are now entitled to apply for Paternity Leave following the birth or adoption of a child. What ... Read More
22 November 2017 By Keith Lowther
Black Friday has been a welcome phenomenon for Irish workers seeking a bargain on their Christmas shopping. For employers, however, the week-long buil... Read More
20 November 2017 By Keith Lowther
Employers are legally obliged to pay the National Minimum Wage. How does this vary for different workers? Are your employees entitled to any other pre... Read More
16 November 2017 By Keith Lowther