Ireland: Employment and HR

The Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 establishes specific requirements for employers regarding written employment terms and delivery timelines. This video explores the fundamental components of employment contracts in Ireland, breaking down the mandatory statements employers must provide to employees and the legal timeframes within which these disclosures must occur.

Ireland's Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 fundamentally reshapes workplace retirement dynamics by granting eligible employees the right to object to retirement before reaching State Pension age. Employers now face strict procedural requirements, including individualized assessments and formal written responses within tight deadlines, with significant penalties for non-compliance. How will organizations navigate these new obligations while balancing operational needs against employee rights

Ireland's Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 takes effect on June 29, 2026, granting employees the right to refuse retirement at contractual ages below the State pension age of 66. How will this legislation impact occupational pension schemes, particularly regarding benefit accrual, contribution payments, and the timing of member entitlements?