Ireland: Employment and HR

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Video: Understanding The WRC Adjudication Process – Episode 4
Understanding the Workplace Relations Commission adjudication process is crucial for both employers and employees navigating employment disputes in Ireland. This guide walks through each stage of the WRC process, from the initial complaint submission through mediation, the formal hearing, and potential appeals. Learn what to expect at each step and how to effectively prepare for an adjudication hearing.
Ireland Employment
WF
William Fry
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Video: A Guide To Protected Leave In Ireland - Episode 3
Irish employment law includes a comprehensive framework of protected leave entitlements that employers must navigate carefully to maintain compliance. Understanding the distinctions between maternity, paternity, parental, sick leave, and other statutory leave categories is essential for HR professionals and business leaders. This guide breaks down the key requirements and employment protections that apply across all leave types in Ireland.
Ireland Employment
WF
William Fry
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Cabinet approves publication of Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill
Ireland's Cabinet has approved the General Scheme of the Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill 2026, which would establish a statutory entitlement to five days' paid leave annually for employees experiencing pregnancy loss before 23 weeks' gestation. The proposed legislation includes day-one employment rights, protection against penalisation, and provisions for employers with existing more favorable schemes. Employers should begin reviewing their current leave and bereavement policies in anticipation of potential enact
Ireland Employment
AC
Arthur Cox
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Contract of Employment

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Video: Understanding The WRC Adjudication Process – Episode 4
Understanding the Workplace Relations Commission adjudication process is crucial for both employers and employees navigating employment disputes in Ireland. This guide walks through each stage of the WRC process, from the initial complaint submission through mediation, the formal hearing, and potential appeals. Learn what to expect at each step and how to effectively prepare for an adjudication hearing.
Ireland Employment
WF
William Fry
Article
Video: A Guide To Protected Leave In Ireland - Episode 3
Irish employment law includes a comprehensive framework of protected leave entitlements that employers must navigate carefully to maintain compliance. Understanding the distinctions between maternity, paternity, parental, sick leave, and other statutory leave categories is essential for HR professionals and business leaders. This guide breaks down the key requirements and employment protections that apply across all leave types in Ireland.
Ireland Employment
WF
William Fry
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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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Read More About This Deadline Missed But Pay Transparency Is On The Way
The EU Pay Transparency Directive is set to transform workplace practices in Ireland, introducing new obligations around pay disclosure, shifting the burden of proof in equal pay claims, and requiring employers to scrutinize job categorization and pay structures. With Ireland delaying transposition and no draft legislation yet available, organizations face a critical window to prepare for these far-reaching changes before the detailed requirements are finalized.
Ireland Employment
RL
RDJ LLP
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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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Video: Understanding The WRC Adjudication Process – Episode 4
Understanding the Workplace Relations Commission adjudication process is crucial for both employers and employees navigating employment disputes in Ireland. This guide walks through each stage of the WRC process, from the initial complaint submission through mediation, the formal hearing, and potential appeals. Learn what to expect at each step and how to effectively prepare for an adjudication hearing.
Ireland Employment
WF
William Fry
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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