Warnings currently in operation:
Severe Weather Events
There is no obligation under Irish law for employers to pay employees that cannot attend work due to severe weather conditions. Payment […]
Tracking your employees Absenteeism and Annual Leave in 2025
The HR Company have created an “Absenteeism and Annual Leave Tracker” for anyone who wishes to have a tracking system for annual leave for their employees. This tracker will be […]
Businesses in Ireland and across the world have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic affected every area in the business world, and employment law is no exception. As a result, we have summarised potential updates to Irish […]
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace
It is important that as an employer, you are clear as to what your obligations are if an employee attends for work under the influence of intoxicants. A recent case from WRC, in which […]
The Covid-19 pandemic is rapidly changing the world around us. It has had a significant impact on businesses and Employers. More than ever, it is essential […]
The introduction of the Sick Leave Act 2022 in Ireland gives all workers the right to paid sick leave. It will be available to all workers, regardless of their illness.
Statutory sick leave refers to the entitlement of an employee to […]
A Sales Executive lodged a claim to the WRC alleging that she failed to receive her statutory redundancy entitlement. The Company she worked for went into liquidation. The total sum she was […]
The COVID-19 situation has forced many businesses to operate remotely, resulting in many employees now working from home. This shift equates to many adaptations. One, in particular, is maintaining open communication with employees. In […]
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 […]
