Whistleblowing is a specific means by which an employee or stakeholder can report or dis-close information through established channels in good faith, through a reasonable belief that the information provided is substantially accurate.
According to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, […]
Companies are responsible for the health and safety of their employees. Therefore, the objective is to provide a safe and healthy work environment as reasonably practicable for all employees, contractors, visitors, or any other […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Compliance means something you are required or expected to do. For example, a law, treaty, or agreement. However, for businesses, compliance can also mean protection. If your business is […]
