Employment Law

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.

The high price of a mishandled redundancy

After a very difficult year for the business sector, many employers are likely to face tough decisions around staff numbers this year. With lots of businesses suffering steep drops in revenue during the crisis, many are likely to be facing genuine redundancy situations.

Parent’s leave to increase to 9 weeks in August

Family-friendly entitlements in Ireland are about to change. Starting August 1, 2024, as parent’s leave will expand, going from 7 to 9 weeks.

Accent Bias: How can employers minimise discrimination in the workplace?

Sinn Féin has introduced draft legislation seeking to add a new ground of socio-economic status to employment equality legislation. The principal aim of the proposed law is to protect job applicants and employees from suffering discrimination due to socio-economic disadvantage.

Cyberbullying addressed in new Anti-Bullying Code of Practice

A new code of practice on workplace bullying came into effect in Ireland at the end of 2020. The development of this new code of practice was instigated by the government at the end of 2019. The Health and Safety Authority and Workplace Relations Commission have since worked together to create a unified code.

Court of Appeal clarifies dismissal during probation question

Last summer, we reported on a High Court decision involving a technology company’s decision to dismiss a senior executive during his probation period.

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.

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?