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“A genuine preference to remain in work is likely to be more of a constant over time” says Niall Pelly.

Ireland Is Likely to Mirror Broader European Trends, With Fewer People Able To Afford Retirement In Their 60s

May 15, 2026
1 min read

Working beyond retirement age is becoming a financial necessity for many, according to employment law firm Littler.

Number of People in Ireland Working Past Age 66 Up 40% Since 2020

May 15, 2026
3 min read

Stephan Swinkels looks back on this career, his firm’s growth strategy, the evolution of employment law.

Building a Mothership Platform, One Location at a Time

May 7, 2026
1 min read

Insights from more than 300 business leaders reveal how artificial intelligence, policy shifts and employment litigation risks are impacting U.S. workplaces.

The Littler Annual Employer Survey 2026

May 6, 2026
1 min read

Recent decisions confirm that reinstatement and re-engagement remain exceptional unfair dismissal remedies, but continue to be a risk.

Reinstatement and Re-engagement: Supreme Court, Labour Court and WRC Insights

May 6, 2026
5 min read

The Labour Court confirms that parties remain responsible for any AI‑generated inaccuracies in their legal submissions.

The Rise of AI in Legal Submissions and the Risks that Follow

May 6, 2026
5 min read

'Equal value' assessments remain a live issue for employers, even before the PTD transposition.

‘Equal Value’ – a Live Issue Despite Pay Transparency Transposition Delays

May 6, 2026
5 min read

Delays in the application of key employer obligations under the EU AI Act could be more than a year.

Possible Delay to High-Risk AI Regulation in the EU AI Act

April 30, 2026
3 min read

The Global Guide Quarterly is designed to provide high-level coverage of recent labour and employment law developments.

Global Guide Quarterly – Ireland – Q1 2026

April 23, 2026
3 min read

We are pleased to announce that we continue to be ranked in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 EMEA Guide.

We Have Retained our Ranking in the 2026 Legal 500 EMEA Guide

April 14, 2026
1 min read

Incorrect managing of notice periods and PILON at termination can expose employers to unexpected unfair dismissal claims.

PILON Pitfalls and Unfair Dismissal Risk

April 1, 2026
5 min read

Recent WRC decisions confirm that there is no blanket prohibition on the use of covert recording in employment claims.

Covert Audio Recordings – WRC Views on Admissibility

April 1, 2026
3 min read

An overview of employer appeal obligations, practical considerations, and lessons from a recent WRC decision.

What Should Businesses Do When Employees Appeal?

April 1, 2026
5 min read

We are thrilled to announce that we have moved up into Band 3 of the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners Europe.

We Have Moved Up to Band 3 in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Europe Guide

March 31, 2026
1 min read

Will the PTD obligations be implemented on time for the 7 June 2026 deadline?

It’s Time for the Government to be Transparent About the Pay Transparency Directive

March 5, 2026
10 min read