Ireland's new pensions auto-enrolment scheme, My Future Fund, marks one of the biggest changes to workplace pensions in decades. While many employers see it as simply another payroll deduction, the reality is far more complex. Auto-enrolment introduces new legal obligations, [...]
Many Irish businesses rely on contractors, consultants and freelancers to remain agile, access specialist skills and manage fluctuating workloads. In many cases, these arrangements are entirely legitimate. However, as contractor relationships evolve over time, the distinction between self-employment and employment [...]
Since March 2024, employees in Ireland have had a statutory right to request remote working. While employers can refuse requests, they must follow the process set out in the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 and the WRC [...]
The EU Pay Transparency Directive will introduce significant changes for Irish employers. One of the most important is Article 7, which gives employees the right to request information about pay levels within their organisation. Many employers are focused on Gender [...]
Four months into 2026, the initial administrative rush of the €14.15 minimum wage increase has evolved into a "pay squeeze" threatening staff loyalty as entry-level wages close the gap on experienced roles. In an April market where specialist talent remains [...]
The EU Platform Workers Directive will significantly change how organisations classify contractors and gig workers across Europe. Many organisations rely on contractors, freelancers, or platform workers to deliver services. Under the upcoming EU Platform Workers Directive, some of these workers [...]
Mandatory retirement clauses remain common in Irish employment contracts, but recent legal changes have altered their operation in practice. The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act now requires employers to justify retirement decisions through an individual assessment process. Businesses that continue [...]
January is when the “quick questions” start. Is this pay rate correct? Does auto-enrolment apply here? Why is this being handled differently now? None of it feels urgent on its own, but it all lands just as payroll is due. [...]
Paternity leave in Ireland is no longer a courtesy extended at the discretion of employers following the enactment of new laws today. Starting from today employers in Ireland can expect applications from fathers in both heterosexual or same-sex relationships for [...]
Employers in the Republic of Ireland should adjust pay rates to include the statutory minimum wage increase on January 1, says HR Team Managing Partner Breda Cullen. The statutory minimum wage per hour has increased from €8.65 to €9.15. Ms [...]