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Joanne Hyde

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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?
  • Joanne Hyde
  • February 20, 2022

This Working Life: The gap between aspiration and reality of gender pay to be revealed

As it will soon become mandatory for large firms to report gender pay gap data, some teething problems in other countries are instructive
  • Joanne Hyde
  • December 12, 2021

This Working Life: How to lessen the fallout of employee exodus

The ‘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
  • Joanne Hyde
  • November 21, 2021

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
  • Joanne Hyde
  • May 30, 2021

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
  • Joanne Hyde
  • April 25, 2021

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
  • Joanne Hyde
  • February 28, 2021

How to prepare your company for when employees strike

Employers should familiarise themselves with the key legal issues involved and consider the practical steps they can take if industrial action is taken
  • Joanne Hyde
  • November 22, 2020

How to work: Informed consent is a key requirement of any settlement agreement

While 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
  • Joanne Hyde
  • October 18, 2020

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
  • Joanne Hydeand
  • Marie McGinley
  • April 19, 2020

An employer’s guide to treading carefully in the gig economy

A case involving Domino’s highlights the issues for businesses that engage independent contractors
  • Joanne Hyde
  • March 1, 2020

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
  • Joanne Hyde
  • February 17, 2019

How to ease the redundancy process – for everyone

A lack of kindness, sensitivity and consideration can prove quite costly, as a recent decision by the Workplace Relations Commission shows
  • Joanne Hyde
  • October 14, 2018

When termination turns into unfair dismissal

Even if there are substantial grounds for ending someone’s employment, not following fair procedures can render the dismissal unfair
  • Joanne Hyde
  • September 16, 2018

What not to wear when you’re at work

As we head into a referendum, Irish firms are navigating the tricky terrain of employees wearing political T-shirts at work
  • Joanne Hyde
  • May 13, 2018

Why a whistleblower was awarded €30,000

We need to heed the lessons of the prison officer, the 16-month wait and the resulting payout
  • Joanne Hyde
  • April 1, 2018

Court of Appeal sets key precedent for reasonable accommodation

Staff with disabilities must be given a chance to stay in the workplace, but how far does an employer have to go?
  • Joanne Hyde
  • February 18, 2018

Countdown begins to zero-hours contracts ban

A new bill will give employees more certainty over working hours
  • Joanne Hyde
  • January 21, 2018

Employing dignity at work

  • Joanne Hyde
  • November 19, 2017

Frames of reference for employee referral

A manager must consider the potential liability from an exiting employee and the future employer when giving a character reference or statement of employment
  • Joanne Hyde
  • October 15, 2017

Protecting your business when staff move on

Staff 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
  • Joanne Hyde
  • September 17, 2017

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