Winter Absences, Caring Responsibilities and Leave Entitlements
Winter inevitably brings coughs, colds and family emergencies that can lead to employee absences, and this can be a challenge for employers. There can be confusion about what leave is relevant for what situations, as there’s a range of different...
Managing Christmas Parties: How to Avoid an Employee Relations Hangover.
The annual Christmas party is a well-loved tradition in many Irish workplaces. It offers an opportunity to celebrate achievements, boost morale, and thank employees for their contributions over the year. However, if not managed carefully, workplace social events can give...
Menopause in the Workplace
October is Menopause Awareness Month. It’s an initiative by the International Menopause Society (IMS) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise awareness about menopause and improve support for women. October 18th is World Menopause Day. In the past menopause has...
Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2025: What Employers Need to Know
The Gender Pay Gap Information Act, signed into Irish law in 2021, marked a crucial step towards greater workplace equality and transparency. As its reach expanded to include more businesses in 2025, employers must understand its implications and take the...
Contract Cleaning Employment Regulations Orders – Changes Effective October 2025
The Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon, has confirmed that he intends to sign a new Employment Regulation Order for the Contract Cleaning Industry. Effective 17th October 2025, a revision to 2024 ERO for the...
Understanding Work Permits in Ireland: A Guide for Employers
As the Irish labour market becomes increasingly global, hiring non-EEA (European Economic Area) nationals has become a key part of many organisations’ recruitment strategies. However, employing individuals from outside the EEA and Switzerland requires strict compliance with Irish immigration and...
Managing Probation
A probation period is a period of time at the beginning of a permanent contract of employment that gives an employer the opportunity to assess whether their new employee is capable, reliable and suitable for the job. It also gives...
Various Leave Entitlements within Irish Employment Legislation
Understanding employee leave entitlements is essential for both employers and workers in Ireland. From annual leave and public holidays to parental and sick leave, Irish employment law sets out a comprehensive framework to ensure fair and equitable time off across...
Gender Pay Gap Reporting Update
The Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 requires employers to report on their Gender Pay Gap across a range of metrics, as set out in the Regulations. The Gender Pay Gap is the difference between the average hourly earnings for...
Domestic Abuse Policy
A recent CIPD/Industrial Relations News survey has found just 60 per cent of employers have a policy for granting leave in relation to domestic abuse/violence, despite it being a legal requirement since 27th November 2023. This legislation provides for victims...
