Employment Contractual Retirement Ages Act 2025: FAQs
Can you outline what this new piece of legislation is about? The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 creates a new employment right that allows eligible employees to notify their employer that they do not consent to retire at the contractual retirement...
Seasonal Workers: What you need to know
A seasonal worker is a person who, for a limited period, works for a seasonal operation which is frequently found in the horticultural or agricultural sector. Other sectors, such as tourism and construction, are also included. Employees placed by an...
Reasonable Accommodations for Employees Returning from Disability-Related Sick Leave
The Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015 (the EEA), places a legal duty on employers to do all that is reasonable to accommodate a person with a disability by providing special treatment or facilities. What is considered a disability is...
Absence management
Absence management is arguably one of the greatest challenges for any employer due to its sensitive nature, however, it is an essential area of people management that requires a consistent process to be applied. In 2025, Absence was the main...
Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Work
In January 2026, the Irish Government formally introduced an updated Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Work, signalling a refreshed approach to flexible work arrangements in workplaces across the country. The revised Code, prepared by the Workplace Relations Commission...
Statutory Sick Pay in Ireland: Is your Company Compliant?
Since 1st January 2023, Irish legislation introduced a mandatory statutory sick pay scheme in the form of the Sick Leave Act 2022. Under the Act, paid sick leave was gradually introduced and is currently at 5 days paid leave per...
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...
