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Ireland – Long-awaited insight into the right to request remote working
25 January 2022Irish employers and employees have today been given some detail on how the long-awaited right to request remote working will operate. The legislation, once enacted, will introduce for the first time a legal framework in Ireland around requesting remote working arrangements.
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Ireland: You shall return to the office (on a phased basis!)
25 January 2022On 21 January 2022, the Irish government announced the easing of almost all of the Covid-19 restrictions. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “a phased return to the physical workplace can now commence”. The government press release set out that from Monday 24 January a return to physical attendance in workplaces can commence “on a phased basis appropriate to each sector”.
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Will work places snap back to normal? : Síobhra Rush comments for RTE Radio 1
24 January 2022Síobhra Rush discusses the phased return to work, which can start from today.
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We’re all getting an extra day’s holiday this year - or are we?
20 January 2022Since the announcement of an extra bank holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 3 June, employees have been planning how to spend their bonus extra-long weekend. However, the legal position is not that straightforward. Some employees may find that they won’t be getting an extra day off at all.
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What the Protocol means for employment and equality law in Northern Ireland
19 January 2022While there is a renewed focus on reviewing the customs elements of the Northern Ireland Protocol following Liz Truss’ appointment as Foreign Secretary and the prospect of an Assembly election, Ciara Fulton points out that it is important to remember the important role the Protocol plays in securing the employment and equality protections which were so central to securing peace in Northern Ireland under the Belfast or “Good Friday” Agreement.
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The WRC’s Report on its 2020 Decisions and Recommendations
13 January 2022The Irish Workplace Relations Commission (the “WRC”) has issued a “first of its kind” report analysing the decisions and recommendations issued by the WRC in 2020. This report highlights some trends that will be of interest to employers. In this article we summarise the key points and discuss some takeaways for employers.
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The gender pay gap and the right to switch off: Síobhra Rush speaks to RTE Radio 1
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12 January 2022Siobhra Rush discusses the legal challenges faced by employers as a result of the gender pay gap and the right to switch off from work.
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8 future of work trends for Irish SMEs: Síobhra Rush comments for Think Business
05 January 2022Síobhra Rush outlines developments SME owners need to bear in mind for 2022 with new rules and laws on the way in the areas of whistleblowing, the right to work remotely, and paid leave in the event of a miscarriage.
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Linda Hynes comments on current waiting times for employment permits in the Sunday Independent
16 November 2021Work permit staff in overtime drive to reduce delays
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Should bosses be fined for texting or emailing staff on weekends? Síobhra Rush comments on The Anton Savage Show
15 November 2021New laws in Portugal mean that bosses will be fined for texting or emailing staff on weekends or out of hours.
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How to tell if an 'eco-friendly' firm is greenwashing: Victor Timon comments for RTÉ News
Press
10 November 2021We're seeing more 'eco-friendly’ and ‘all natural’ products on our shelves, as consumers demand more sustainable choices. But as companies come under increased pressure to meet their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, how can we tell if some are twisting the truth?
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Menopause in the workplace: Steps for employers. Linda Hynes writes for ThinkBusiness
Press
10 November 2021Employers need to be more proactive around menopause in the workplace, especially as it impacts some of their most experienced colleagues.
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Ireland Begins Gradual Return to Office with Revised Restrictions: Síobhra Rush comments for SHRM
Press
05 November 2021As Ireland loosens its pandemic restrictions, employers are adjusting to a partial return to the office and some changes in health and safety guidance.
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Gender pay gap reporting in Northern Ireland: what’s the latest?
03 November 2021What is the latest on gender pay gap reporting in Northern Ireland? This article examines the current position and sets out some important differences between the situation in Great Britain and in Northern Ireland.
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Irish Data Protection Commission’s Facebook decision – more unwanted scrutiny from its critics?
29 October 2021In an Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) draft decision, which has been published by Max Schrems’ on his None of your Business website, the DPC has proposed to fine Facebook up to €36 million over the social media giant’s lack of transparency and clarity in informing their users about the legal basis used to process their data. It found that “the lack of transparency goes to the heart of data subject rights and risks undermining their effectiveness by not providing transparent information”.
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Ireland: cautious approach to reopening workplaces continues
20 October 2021The Irish government has advised against a large-scale return to the workplace but rather is continuing with its encouragement of a “phased and cautious” return for specific business requirements.
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Is Ireland the GDPR bottleneck paralysing enforcement in Europe?
22 September 2021In its recent report entitled “Europe’s Enforcement Paralysis” (Report), the ICCL looks at the overall enforcement capacity of European data protection authorities in cross-border cases. It paints a gloomy picture, highlighting several glaring issues
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Ireland: Vaccination for Covid-19 – can employers require their employees to be vaccinated?
20 September 2021With approximately 90% of the adult population now fully vaccinated, many employers in Ireland will understandably be eager to know what exactly they can and cannot do in respect of employees and their vaccination status. This article explores some of the legal issues.
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Government wants remote working to become ‘permanent fixture’ as workplaces prepare to reopen: Síobhra Rush comments for The Irish Times
Press
20 September 2021The Government wants to see remote working become a permanent fixture of Irish working life, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has said.
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Record €225 million fine imposed by DPC in WhatsApp transparency decision
03 September 2021The Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has imposed a record €225 million fine on WhatsApp Ireland Limited for breaching the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) transparency obligations “with regard to the provision of information and the transparency of that information to both users and non-users of WhatsApp’s service”, including information about the processing of their data between WhatsApp and other Facebook companies.