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Recent Blog Posts By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

The dos and don’ts of employing seasonal staff

It seems as though it comes earlier each year, but there’s still no denying that Christmas is closing in. The festive seasons brings cheer for most, b... Read More

15 November 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Parent’s Leave in effect from November 1st, are you ready for employee requests?

A new entitlement that will be of particular interest to working parents comes into effect from Friday November 1st. An estimated 60,000 working paren... Read More

04 November 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Construction sites targeted in health & safety blitz

For two weeks starting on October 21st, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is carrying out inspections on construction sites around the country. Th... Read More

28 October 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

New Parent’s Leave to start from November

You may have noticed maternity and parental entitlements popping up in the news of late. That’s because the Irish government is attempting to improve ... Read More

28 October 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

World Mental Health Day 2019

On October 10th 2019, World Mental Health Day (WMHD) turns 27. Started in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), this annual event is ... Read More

09 October 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

One-fifth of Irish workers over 55

As a nation, our workforce is getting older. The average age has increased in recent years, a trend that shows no signs of slowing. Between 1998 and 2... Read More

09 October 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Weather warning highlights why you need an adverse weather policy

The recent weather warning serves as a reminder to employers that they need to put a specific Adverse Weather Policy in place. With weather warnings ... Read More

03 October 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

WRC awards €55,000 in pregnancy-related discrimination case

Pregnancy-related discrimination and dismissal cases continue to make the news. The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has found itself handling sev... Read More

09 October 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Vehicles in the workplace: Are your employees safe?

Do your employees operate vehicles as part of their work? Do your employees use machinery such as forklifts to carry out their tasks? If so, you need ... Read More

30 September 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Could your business run a four-day working week?

American unions fought for the two-day weekend. Australian unions brought about the eight-hour working day. Now Ireland has joined an international ca... Read More

30 September 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Minimise distractions during the Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup 2019 is well underway, with some fantastic performances already making it a memorable tournament.  It goes without saying that the... Read More

17 September 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

Here’s how you can pass a WRC inspection

Any inspection of your premises can be nerve-wracking. When the WRC comes knocking, it can seem almost overwhelming. But it’s not all doom and gloom. ... Read More

12 September 2019 By Stephanie Byrne-Roche

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