Employment Law

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.

Employment law around the world: Flatulence in the workplace: No laughing matter

A recent workplace incident that has come to the attention of the public in the US has now made waves in Ireland and Europe.

Trade Unions in Ireland

Trade union activity in Ireland goes back as far as the 18th century. They began with craftsmen like bricklayers, butchers, and printers forming local societies. Towards the end of the 19th century, advances in the industry created a range of new skilled workers like dockers, railway workers, and general workers. These began to form better-organised trade unions to represent their interests.

The 2025 National Minimum Wage Increase

As of 1 January 2025, the minimum wage has undergone an increase of 80 cent, from €12.70 to €13.50. This blog tell you everything you need to know as a business owner.

Employees to have right to request remote work before end of 2021

The Government has launched ‘Making Remote Work’, the country’s new National Remote Work Strategy. The stated objective of the strategy is to ensure that remote working is a permanent feature in the Irish workplace in a way that maximises economic, social, and environmental benefits.

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?