Hiring Young Employees
Everything you need to know about employing a young person in Ireland
Hiring a young employee can be trickier than it looks. If the Employer does not apply the procedures correctly, it can cause exposure to the business. […]
Probation Period in Ireland
What is Probation Period?
A probationary period is a specified length of time, usually stipulated in the contract of employment. Where an Employer assesses the new employee’s suitability for the position. It is customary for Employers to have a probationary […]
Increase on the pay rate for the Construction Sector
Increase on the rate pays for the Construction Sector
There has been an update to the Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) increasing the rates of pay for the categories of workers within it by 2.7%. The updated Order fixes the […]
Grievance Procedure: What is the purpose?
Grievance policy and procedure guide Employers and employees to navigate and resolve issues in the workplace in a transparent and fair way. We have prepared a step-by-step guide on how to handles grievances, and the importance of having policies and […]
Paternity Leave in Ireland
Paternity Leave explained
New parents (other than the birth mother) are entitled to paternity leave following birth or adoption of a child.
There is no obligation under Irish law for Employers to pay for it. This is at the discretion of […]
Guide on the types of leaves under the Irish law
Understanding the different types of leaves
If you are wondering what are the types of leaves in Ireland. Understanding them and the details of the Acts can be challenging. We have focused on the main points of each […]
Managing Maternity Leave & impacts due to COVID.
Understanding Maternity leave
When an employee becomes pregnant; there are certain duties and obligations the Employer must implement to support them. If the employee informs their Employer they are expecting. The Manager should explain the entitlements, the company’s maternity policy […]
Employment law guide for Employers
Pension Advice Ireland
Expert support to ensure you are legally compliant regarding employment law
Employment law ensures businesses and employees understand their rights and obligations, promoting fairness and legal protection. Compliance […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Disciplinary Procedure.
Wrongful dismissal and unfair dismissal are huge problems for businesses. The number of cases in the WRC and Labours court increase each year. […]
Conflicts resolution: Employers and Managers guide
How to manage conflicts more effectively?
Conflict resolution can be challenging for management to deal with. In some cases, you may need to hire external support to help you solve the conflict effectively. We have […]