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Category: Legislation & Case Update

On 24 April this year, the European Parliament adopted the final text of two new directives.

On the horizon: two new EU directives for UK and Irish employers

May 30, 2024
5 min read

A new EU Directive on pay transparency came into force earlier this month. Member States have until 7th June 2026 to introduce new legislation to give effect to the Directive.

“Show me the money” – the EU Pay Transparency Directive comes into effect

June 29, 2023
5 min read

The Irish Court of Appeal has handed down a decision (DPC v Doolin) relating to the alleged misuse of CCTV by an employer in disciplinary proceedings relating to an employee taking unauthorised breaks.

Irish court rules on lawfulness of use of CCTV in disciplinary proceedings

July 28, 2022
3 min read

Last week the Court of Appeal handed down a landmark judgment which will significantly scale back the potential for employees to seek an injunction to prevent them being removed from their job.

Irish court clamps down on employee injunctions in landmark judgment

February 26, 2021
3 min read

In a landmark judgment that will be welcomed by employers, the Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision that potentially undermined the freedom of employers to dismiss an employee during probation.

Court of Appeal clamps down on employment injunctions

February 22, 2021
3 min read