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Getting ready for Brexit

Getting ready for Brexit We know many of our clients are thinking about what’s going to happen when the UK leaves the European Union (EU). We’re al... Read More

07 February 2019 By Patrick Whelan

Extensive employment law reforms to commence in March 2019

The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018, (the Act) cleared all stages in both houses of the Oireachtas prior to Christmas and has been sign... Read More

07 February 2019 By Patrick Whelan

10 key employment law and HR issues to look out for in 2019

As the end of a good year for Ireland Inc. draws in, there may be some choppy business and employment waters for SME’s to navigate in the year ahead. ... Read More

07 January 2019 By Patrick Whelan

Government bans use of zero hour contracts

Government passes landmark employment law The government last night passed one of the most significant pieces of employment legislation in a generati... Read More

20 December 2018 By Patrick Whelan

Legislating the gig economy

The wide-ranging Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 (the Bill) moved to Committee Stage in the Dáil in recent weeks. The draft legislatio... Read More

17 December 2018 By Patrick Whelan

Recent European decisions to impact annual leave policies

Employer practices in relation to the treatment of employee annual leave entitlements came under the scrutiny of the Court of Justice of the European ... Read More

17 December 2018 By Patrick Whelan

WRC authorised to disapply national laws?

Irish employment law framework undermined by European decision There has been a lot of hand-wringing in employment law circles this week as lawyers, ... Read More

17 December 2018 By Patrick Whelan

SIPTU dispute scope of increased Aer Lingus security measures

Workplace monitoring has hit the headlines this week with reports that Aer Lingus has substantially increased its security measures to include widenin... Read More

04 December 2018 By Patrick Whelan

Be Winter Ready' campaign launched by government

As long-term weather forecasts predict more severe weather events for the 2018/19 winter season, the National Emergency Co-ordination Committee last w... Read More

03 December 2018 By Patrick Whelan

Some top tips for employers before this year's Christmas party

The Christmas party is a good opportunity to thank your team for their hard work during the year just gone. Provided you take care to avoid some Chris... Read More

03 December 2018 By Patrick Whelan

Some winter tips for employers as the cold sets in...

Access to the workplace While it is the responsibility of your employees to make every attempt to safely attend work, under health & safety legis... Read More

03 December 2018 By Patrick Whelan

Taking on seasonal workers? Some do's and don'ts to consider

With the Christmas lights now up in Dublin city centre, the thoughts of many employers will turn to taking on extra staff to cope with the seasonal ru... Read More

15 November 2018 By Patrick Whelan

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