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Siobhra Rush discusses Ireland's first National Remote Work Strategy on Classic Hits Radio Ireland
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25 January 2021New laws allowing employees to “work from home” will change working life forever. The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has published Ireland’s first National Remote Work Strategy to make this a permanent option for life after Covid. So can your employer refuse a request to work from home? Trina Mara speaks to Síobhra Rush.
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Brexit: Implications for NI Employers of EU Nationals
22 January 2021The Brexit implementation period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020, and with it, free movement of persons in the EU also came to an end. This is despite the fact that the EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was agreed between the UK and the EU on 24 December. Therefore, it is important to understand the new immigration rules that apply to EEA and Swiss nationals wishing to visit or work in Northern Ireland and vice versa.
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Ireland: Making Remote Work – the Government’s National Remote Work Strategy
19 January 2021Siobhra and Audrey explore the Government’s new “Making Remote Work” National Remote Work Strategy which is aimed at ensuring that remote working “is a permanent feature in the Irish workplace that maximises economic, social and environmental benefits”.
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The importance of anti-racism in the workplace
19 January 2021In this article Seema Mitra explores the importance of anti-racism in the workplace.
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Síobhra Rush talks about the government’s plans to promote remote working
18 January 2021Síobhra Rush was on RTÉ TV News talking about the government’s plans to promote remote working during the pandemic.
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Ireland: How society will tech it to the next level in 2021: Síobhra Rush comments for The Times
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12 January 2021From robot surgery to cyberwarfare and electric planes, business leaders and experts reveal how science may affect our lives over the next 12 months
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Tech Predictions 2021
11 January 2021Yes, it’s that time of year to grab a cuppa and immerse yourself in learning about how tech might change your 2021. Now, we know it’s easy to be a little glum if stuck working from home, but amazing businesses thrive on a bold vision, focus, drive and positivity. That’s our spirit as we go into 2021. We hope you will join us on the tech discovery journey.
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Ireland: Update on what is considered an essential worker under the latest Level 5 public health restrictions
08 January 2021Under the latest Level 5 restrictions which came into force on 24 December, employees in Ireland must work from home unless they are classified as essential workers and their work cannot be done at home.
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How Brexit affects UK immigration to Ireland
31 December 2020As of 1 January 2021, British nationals visiting or working in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be restricted. With Schengen rules being introduced for visitors and work visas being required elsewhere in the EEA, we consider what the end of free movement looks like for British nationals looking to visit or work in Ireland and some further updates to Ireland’s immigration and work permit schemes.
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Lewis Silkin Ireland signs up to the Law Society Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter
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04 December 2020We are delighted to be one of the first signatories of the Law Society Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter. By signing the GEDI Charter we have committed to support diversity and inclusion and treat all individuals fairly and equally.
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Brexit: No clarity yet on Premier League clubs being able to sign Irish teenagers. Stephen O’Flaherty comments for The Irish Times
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03 December 2020The continued ability of Premier League clubs to sign Irish players before their 18th birthday from January 1st next year has yet to be clarified. This despite the publication this week in England of extensive new rules with regard to the recruitment of footballers from abroad.
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Lewis Silkin Ireland signs Pro Bono Pledge
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02 December 2020Lewis Silkin Ireland is a founding signatory to Pro Bono Pledge Ireland, the first collaborative effort in Ireland to articulate the shared professional responsibility of lawyers to promote access to justice and provide pro bono legal assistance to those in need. The Pledge sets out the core values of such work to assist those who undertake it and their clients.
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Switching off: Do workers have a 'right to disconnect'? Linda Hynes comments for RTÉ in Ireland
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26 November 2020Turning your home environment into an office can make it harder to switch off at the end of the day. Many are finding it impossible to avoid responding to late-night messages. In this article for RTÉ, Linda Hynes comments on whether Ireland needs new legislation for introducing a legal 'right to disconnect' or does the current legislation already provide for this?
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Gender Pay Gap Reporting in Ireland – are we there yet?
25 November 2020In this article, we review the current position on the gender pay gap in Ireland, what’s happening with the proposed legislation to introduce mandatory reporting and what employers should be doing now.
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Is it time for a specific right to disconnect in Ireland? (IRE)
19 November 2020With no definitive end in sight to the Covid-19 crisis, working from home (where that is possible) for large parts of the workforce is set to continue for the foreseeable future. The mass move to homeworking triggered by the pandemic has shone a spotlight on the increasingly blurred boundaries between work and home and reignited the debate on the “right to disconnect”.
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Doing business in Ireland: key differences between UK and Irish Employment law. Síobhra Rush speaks to Thomson Reuters Practical Law
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26 October 2020This video considers the key differences between UK and Irish employment law that UK businesses should be aware of when they are considering opening a branch in Ireland, or moving employees from the UK to Ireland, in light of Brexit and generally.
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Home working has its benefits - but ministers also see negative impact: Síobhra Rush comments for Irish Independent
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19 October 2020Thousands of people working from home have been told to stay put - and were offered a modest financial incentive to do so in this Budget. Síobhra Rush comments on the impact this is having on employers and their staff.
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There's no place like home - data protection implications of the move to remote working: Linda Hynes and Catherine Hayes write for PDP Journal
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19 October 2020In this article, Linda Hynes and Catherine Hayes highlight some important data protection implications of remote working for employers and the helpful guidance published by the DPC.
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Ireland’s Budget 2021: Key takeaways for employers
16 October 2020The Covid-19 pandemic and the threat of a no-trade deal Brexit are the overriding themes underpinning the government’s budget for 2021. According to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, the government has set aside €5.5 billion in contingency funds due to the “unbelievable uncertainty” facing the country. In this article we highlight key points from the budget for employers to note.
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Ireland - Proposed new rights to sick pay and parental leave pay in Ireland
05 October 2020The Labour Party has proposed a new Bill which, if passed, would give employees in Ireland the legal right to paid sick leave for the first time. It also proposes paid leave for employees whose children have to stay home from school due to Covid-19 measures.