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What is sexual harassment, what are employer obligations and what steps can be taken to prevent and address this workplace issue?

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Obligations, Consequences and Preventative Steps

August 6, 2026
5 min read

A 57% increase in OPDC reports is linked, in part, to the growing use of AI during legal and regulatory processes.

Whistleblowing Reports Up 57%: What the OPDC’s Annual Report Tells Employers

August 6, 2026
5 min read

The President of the High Court has set out expectations of the appropriate and responsible use of GenAI tools in litigation.

The Courts Outline Potential Consequences for Misuse of AI in Litigation

August 6, 2026
3 min read

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

Littler Global Guide Quarterly – Ireland – Q2 2026

July 23, 2026
5 min read

With new statutory requirements, employers may need to ensure their policies, contracts and procedures align with the changes.

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act Now in Effect: Key Considerations for Employers

July 2, 2026
3 min read

As employers continue to refine return-to-office expectations, tension continues between business needs and employees’ statutory right.

Return to Office Policies and Remote Working Requests: Managing the Tension

July 2, 2026
3 min read

Ireland did not meet the implementation deadline for the EU PTD on 7 June. How does Ireland's approach compare to other member states?

Did Member States Meet the Deadline? Status of Implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive

June 9, 2026
10 min read

WRC statistics show employers are right to be increasingly concerned about the risk of disability related claims.

Disability Related Claims on the Rise in Ireland

June 4, 2026
3 min read

“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