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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

The Maples Irish Employment Law Podcast – Legal Update For Employers In Ireland – AI Regulation Of Workforce Practices

In this episode, Partner and head of our Employment team, Karen Killalea, and Partner and head of our Data, Commercial & Technology team, Claire Morrissey, discuss the use of AI systems in the workplace and the impact of the EU AI Act on Irish based employers as well as providing some practical tips for employers in terms of preparation for AI Act implementation.

Ireland Technology

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Maples Group

Navigating Public Inquiries (Part 1): What You Need To Know At The Outset

Inquiries into matters of significant public concern have become a common feature of the Irish business, legal and political landscape in recent years.

Ireland Commercial

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McCann Fitzgerald

No-fault Dismissals In Ireland: What Employers Need To Know

The High Court has again acknowledged that a no-fault dismissal, meaning termination without cause, is permitted in law, provided there are no underlying reasons such as misconduct issues...

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

Pay Transparency Directive Update: EU Publishes Gender-neutral Job Evaluation And Classification Guidelines

The European Commission has published updated EU-wide guidance on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification.

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction March 2026 - Employment

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Northern Ireland To Introduce New Statutory Rates, Miscarriage Leave And SSP Reforms From April 2026

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

I Have Just Received A Letter From The WRC Notifying Me Of A Claim, How Do I Handle It?

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

TUPE Regulations In Ireland - A Practical Guide For Employers

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

It's Time For The Government To Be Transparent About The Pay Transparency Directive

Ireland Employment

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Littler Mendelson

The NI 'Good Jobs' Bill: Where Are We Now And What's Ahead?

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

A Practical Roadmap For Employer Compliance With The EU Platform Work Directive

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Updated Code Of Practice On Access To Part-Time Working Published

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

A Deep Dive Into The EU Platform Work Directive

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction February 2026 - Employment

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Crypto-Asset Knowledge And Competence Requirements: Central Bank Of Ireland Confirms Integration Into The Irish Supervisory Framework

Ireland Technology

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Arthur Cox

Construction Law Update: Adjudication Judgment Confirms That A Company Cannot Avail Of The Residential Occupier Exception

Ireland Real Estate

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Arthur Cox

Pay Transparency Directive Update: EU Publishes Gender-neutral Job Evaluation And Classification Guidelines

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

M&A Full Year Review 2025

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

Horizon Scanner Finance April 2026 - Thought Leadership

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

A New WRC Code Of Practice On Access To Part Time Working

In this insight, we take a look at the Workplace Relations Commission's new Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Working.

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

Navigating The Updated Code Of Practice On Access To Part-Time Working

The Code replaces the 2006 Code of Practice on the same topic and provides updated guidance on the requirements of the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act 2001 (Act).

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

What's New For Employers In 2026?

2026 is set to be another significant year for Irish employment law, with important developments in pay transparency, retirement, and equality on the horizon.

Ireland Employment

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McCann Fitzgerald

What's Happening In Employment Law In Ireland In 2026?

Irish employment law continued to evolve through 2025, with legislative movement across pay transparency, pensions, equality, and AI governance, alongside active adjudication...

Ireland Employment

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Ius Laboris

The EU Platform Work Directive: What It Is And Why It Matters

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

What's Happening In Employment Law In Ireland In 2026?

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Looking Ahead To 2026: What Employers Need To Know

Ireland Employment

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Walkers

Labour Court Recommendation Highlights Issues With Resolving EWC Disputes In Ireland

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure And Construction January 2026 - Employment

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Pay Transparency Laws In Ireland – Are You Ready For June 2026?

Ireland Employment

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Maples Group

Disclosure Opportunity To Regularise Misclassification Of Self-Employment

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RDJ LLP

Employment Update: Q4 2025

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Fitness & Probity: Feedback Statement To CP160 And Updated F&P Guidance

Ireland Wealth Mgt

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Walkers

Fair Employment Monitoring: A Stark Reminder For NI Employers

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Disclosure Opportunity To Regularise Misclassification Of Self-Employment

On 11 September 2025 the Revenue Commissioners issued a press release announcing an opportunity for businesses to correct payroll tax issues for 2024...

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RDJ LLP

Employment Update: Q4 2025

Welcome to our Q4 2025 Employment Update. This newsletter aims to provide key updates, expert analysis and actionable guidance to help navigate the ever-changing world of employment law.

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

Fitness & Probity: Feedback Statement To CP160 And Updated F&P Guidance

On 24 November 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (the Central Bank) published its feedback statement on the consultation (CP160) on amendments to the Fitness & Probity...

Ireland Wealth Mgt

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Walkers

Fair Employment Monitoring: A Stark Reminder For NI Employers

Recent enforcement activity has underlined that fair employment monitoring in Northern Ireland is not optional...

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Revised European Works Councils Directive Adopted By The EU

European Union Employment

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Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction And Engineering October 2025 - Employment

Revenue has announced that employers can correct payroll tax issues for 2024 and 2025 arising from bona fide employment classification errors following the Supreme Court's recent decision...

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

The Workplace Relations Act 2015: A Ten-Year Retrospective

This year (2025) marked a significant milestone in Irish employment law: the tenth anniversary of the Workplace Relations Act 2015 (Act).

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

Employment Podcast Episode 67: Protected Disclosures Explained – By The WRC'

In the latest episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, explores a whistleblowing case in ‘A Finance Manager V A Charity'.

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure And Construction November 2025 - Employment

The National Minimum Wage Order 2025 will take effect from 1 January 2026, increasing the national minimum hourly rate to €14.15.

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

What Irish Employers Can Learn From Australia's Landmark Remote Working Case

Worldwide Employment

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RDJ LLP

Gender Pay Gap Portal To Launch On Voluntary Basis Only In 2025

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

The Pay Transparency Directive – Joint Pay Assessments

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

How Is AI Impacting Workforce Reductions In Europe?

Ireland Technology

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Littler Mendelson

Central Bank Of Ireland Publishes Latest Insurance Newsletter

Ireland Insurance

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William Fry

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, October 2025

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Getting Redundancy Right In Northern Ireland – Part 1: Handling Individual Redundancies With Care

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

New Revenue Guidance - Karshan Disclosure Opportunity

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Matheson

Misclassification Of Employees For Irish Tax Purposes – Settlement Arrangements

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Maples Group

Pay Transparency - New Employee Rights To Pay Information

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

Ditching DEI: Causes For Concern And The Case For Inclusive Policies

Worldwide Employment

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RDJ LLP

A Guide To Share Options In Ireland

Ireland Employment

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Employment Rights In Ireland: A Guide For Employers And Employees

Ireland Employment

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

"Complete Reset" Of UK Immigration Laws: Key Changes And Considerations For Employers In Northern Ireland

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

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'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

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Lewis Silkin

Change To Spouse Of An Employment Permit Holder's Eligibility For Right To Work | #MobilityMinute (Video)

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Fragomen

Sarah Thompson Appointed As Our New Head Of ESG (Video)

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Arthur Cox

Video: Employment Law Roundup Part 2 – Important Cases From 2020

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William Fry

TUPE – Transfers Translated (Video Content)

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Mason Hayes & Curran

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