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The EU's decision to extend the UK's data adequacy means that data can continue to flow between European-based entities and the UK.

EU Extends UK Data Adequacy: What Employers Need to Know

February 5, 2026
3 min read

Recent WRC decisions show increasing scrutiny of a CSP that include waiting periods or long service requirements.

Company Sick Pay vs Statutory Sick Pay: WRC Insights

February 5, 2026
3 min read

A look back at the end of 2025 and the notable updates which shaped employment law.

Closing Out 2025: A Few Final Highlights

February 5, 2026
1 min read

Legislation enacted raises the bar for employers seeking to enforce contractual retirement ages occurring before the State pension age.

Mandatory Retirement in Ireland – Bridging Gaps and Assessing Business Needs

February 5, 2026
5 min read

Survey by employment law firm Littler highlights ongoing gender divide in State’s financial sector.

Women Hold Just 18% of Executive Positions in Ireland’s Financial Services Sector Boardrooms

January 15, 2026
3 min read

Two WRC cases illustrate the need for reasonableness on both sides when applying company protocols.

Balancing Employee Rights and Company Protocols: Lessons from Recent WRC Cases

January 15, 2026
3 min read

On 1 January 2026, Ireland’s automatic enrolment scheme, MyFutureFund, officially came into operation.

Auto-Enrolment Scheme and Minimum Contribution Rates Now in Effect

January 15, 2026
3 min read

What are the key anticipated changes in Irish employment law for 2026?

Looking Ahead to 2026 – What Employers Need to Know

January 15, 2026
3 min read

Revenue has issued updated guidance on how meals provided by employers are treated for tax purposes.

Revenue “Willing to Accept” That There is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch

December 4, 2025
3 min read

Employers have navigated a variety of changes this year, we review the highlights.

The Big Shift: Employment Law Trends of 2025

December 4, 2025
5 min read

The new Littler European Employer Survey highlights that 69% of employers are facing challenges to some extent in managing political opinions in the workplace, while 71% of companies are reassessing job responsibilities as a result of AI use.

AI and Managing Political Opinions in the Workplace Cited as Challenges in Littler European Survey

December 3, 2025
3 min read

Littler’s eighth annual European Employer Survey Report delves into how businesses are responding to these issues and preparing for what’s to come.

The Littler 2025 European Employer Survey Report

November 24, 2025
1 min read

Can AI be a helpful tool or a hindrance within employee complaint proceedings?

WRC Dismisses Complaint due to ‘Phantom’ Citations in AI Generated Legal Submissions

November 4, 2025
3 min read

With the growth of Ireland's pay gap regime, employers need to ensure pay fairness is reported and realised in practice.

Mind the Gap: Key Takeaways from Gender Pay Gap Reporting

November 4, 2025
3 min read

The rapid evolution of AI is undeniable, but how will it impact the modern workplace?

How is AI Impacting Workforce Reductions?

October 29, 2025
3 min read