Confidentiality clauses — better known as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) — aren’t just legal boilerplate. They’re a frontline defence against losing valuable business, client, and employee information. In every sector, from tech to finance, healthcare to...
Gender Pay Gap Reporting in 2025: What’s New for Irish Employers? From 2025, gender pay gap (GPG) reporting in Ireland enters a new phase with enhanced regulatory requirements, broader employer coverage, and a centralised reporting system set to reshape how pay...
Between July 2024 and February 2025, seven decisions were issued by the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (“2023 Act”) in relation to employee requests for remote working. In each case, the...
We are proud to announce that Alastair Purdy LLP has been awarded National Employment Law Firm of the Year 2025 at the Irish Law Awards. This honour reflects the expertise, dedication, and results-driven service that define our practice, and we are delighted to see...
Employing Young Persons in Ireland: A Compliance Guide for Employers Seasonal demand, labour shortages, and educational programmes prompt employers to hire staff under the age of 18. In advance of such a hire, It is essential employers understand their obligations...
Introduction The use of GPS vehicle tracking systems has become increasingly prevalent among employers, offering operational efficiencies and enhanced asset protection. However, these systems involve the collection and processing of personal data, such as location...
No-Fault Dismissals and Fair Procedures in Irish Employment Law Introduction The recent High Court decision in Philip Nolan v. Science Foundation Ireland [2024] IEHC 368 has reaffirmed the boundaries of “no-fault dismissals” and clarified the extent to which employers...
Hanley v. PBR Restaurants LTD trading as Fish Shack Café [2024] IEHC 662, a recent High Court case, has offered valuable guidance on several key employment law issues, including what a de novo hearing is and how it applies to the Labour Court, protected disclosures...
EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT, END OF THE YEAR WRAP-UP: IRELAND'S EMPLOYMENT LANDSCAPE IN 2024 AND BEYOND With December upon us, it is the perfect time to reflect on a year of significant changes in employment law. But what lies ahead for 2025? This article takes a look back at...
For non-EEA nationals who are seeking employment in Ireland, obtaining an employment permit is a mandatory step. The Employment Permits Act 2024 (the “2024 Act”) was signed into law on June 25, 2024, taking effect on the 2nd September 2024. The 2024 Act introduces...
In this series we take a look at a recent Labour Court (“LC”) case which considered whether overtime (“OT”) should be included in calculating an employee’s annual leave (“AL”). Section 19 (5) of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (the “1997 Act”), states,...
Background The recent notification by the Unite Trade Union supporting a mandate for industrial action including the full withdrawal of labour and the placing of pickets on those companies affiliated to the Mechanical Engineering & Building Contractors Association...
