Employee access requests test far more than an employer’s ability to collect documents. They expose how workplace information is written, classified, retained and shared. The Data Protection Commission’s (“DPC”) latest material gives employers a clear warning: routine...
On 13 July 2026, the Department of Justice introduced interim measures in response to the significant volume of applications for the renewal of Irish Residence Permits (“IRPs”) being processed through the Immigration Service portals. The Department has noted that the...
In my recent article titled, “Calculation of Compensation Under the Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977: Consistency Now Required”[1], I argued that there needs to be clarification in respect of how compensation awards are dealt with at the WRC and Labour Court. The recent...
The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 (No. 16 of 2025) (the “Act”) was enacted on 16 December 2025. The Act does not automatically take effect and will commence by Ministerial commencement order, employers should use this opportunity as a “near-term...
On 22 January 2026, the Minister of State for Small Businesses, Retail and Employment at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Alan Dillon, signed into law an updated Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Work, prepared by the Workplace Relations...
OVERVIEW AND KEY DATES With MyFutureFund now live, employers can expect automatic enrolment to become a practical payroll issue rather than a future policy change. The scheme commenced on 1 January 2026 and applies to eligible employees who are not already covered by...
The Employment Appeals Tribunal (the “EAT”) in the case of Philip Smyth v RSA Insurance[1] awarded the highest award for an unfair dismissal case, €1.25m. To date, that award has not been surpassed but there have been some very significant awards recently[2] and there...
It has now been a year since the most significant overhaul of Ireland’s employment permit system, which took effect on 2 September 2024. The Employment Permits Act 2024 repealed and replaced the 2003 and 2006 Acts (the 2014 Act), aiming to bring greater clarity to a...
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...
