This Working Life: What will the remote working bill mean on the ground?The draft scheme of the right to request remote working bill has so far been given a lukewarm reception, but what will the new law actually mean for employers and employees?
This Working Life: The gap between aspiration and reality of gender pay to be revealedAs it will soon become mandatory for large firms to report gender pay gap data, some teething problems in other countries are instructive
This Working Life: How to lessen the fallout of employee exodusThe ‘great resignation’ has taken hold in Ireland, with 42 per cent of Irish workers planning to leave their jobs in the next year, and employers need to be prepared
How to manage: Is menopause the next frontier in employment law?There is no current legislation which expressly refers to the menopause, but employers are advised to consider how they treat workers affected by symptoms
How to work: Parents to get greater leave entitlements thanks to EU directive State will offer increased flexibility for working parents and will take further steps to improve work-life balance as it is required to implement new laws
How to manage: What will the vaccine rollout mean for managing the workplace?While the Covid-19 vaccination programme is good news all round, it will pose challenges for employers, who should keep themselves informed about the issues that may arise
How to prepare your company for when employees strikeEmployers should familiarise themselves with the key legal issues involved and consider the practical steps they can take if industrial action is taken
How to work: Informed consent is a key requirement of any settlement agreementWhile such an agreement can provide an effective way to resolve a dispute, for it to be legally binding the employee must fully understand the significance of the waiver they are providing
British case offers guidance on nuances of employer liability Decision involving Morrison’s supermarkets sheds light on extent to which employers can be held responsible for data breaches by employees acting in bad faith
An employer’s guide to treading carefully in the gig economyA case involving Domino’s highlights the issues for businesses that engage independent contractors
Family leave: a means to bridge the gender gap?Sweden and Germany both have a ‘use it or lose it’ rule for paid parental leave – and it means that fathers use it
How to ease the redundancy process – for everyoneA lack of kindness, sensitivity and consideration can prove quite costly, as a recent decision by the Workplace Relations Commission shows
When termination turns into unfair dismissalEven if there are substantial grounds for ending someone’s employment, not following fair procedures can render the dismissal unfair
What not to wear when you’re at workAs we head into a referendum, Irish firms are navigating the tricky terrain of employees wearing political T-shirts at work
Why a whistleblower was awarded €30,000We need to heed the lessons of the prison officer, the 16-month wait and the resulting payout
Court of Appeal sets key precedent for reasonable accommodationStaff with disabilities must be given a chance to stay in the workplace, but how far does an employer have to go?
Countdown begins to zero-hours contracts banA new bill will give employees more certainty over working hours
Frames of reference for employee referralA manager must consider the potential liability from an exiting employee and the future employer when giving a character reference or statement of employment
Protecting your business when staff move onStaff are your most important and most mobile asset. It is crucial that you take steps to look after your business during and after their employment
