Employers Warned Over Attempts to Avoid Auto-Enrolment Rules
The Department of Social Protection has issued a warning after reports that some employers are attempting to sidestep Ireland’s new pension auto-enrolment system. According to the Department, certain employers are pressuring staff into joining alternative pension schemes that offer significantly lower contribution levels than the State’s upcoming “My Future Fund” system. Auto-enrolment, launching on 1 […]
Ireland Work Permit & Visa Update – November 2025
Employment Permits for Non-EEA Nationals Non-EEA nationals (outside EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland) intending to work in Ireland must hold a valid employment permit and, if required, an entry visa. Upon arrival, registration with Irish immigration authorities is mandatory. The two main permit types remain the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) for high-skill roles and the General Employment Permit […]
Public Holiday Entitlements in Ireland 2022
On 19th January 2022, the Government announced an additional, once-off Bank Holiday for 18th March 2022 to mark the efforts of the general public, volunteers and all workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, and in remembrance of people who lost their lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, the Government announced a new permanent public holiday […]
Update for Parental Leave to Look after Sick Children
Under plans to be brought to Cabinet imminently, carers and parents of younger children will be able to take five days of unpaid leave a year to look after people in their care who become unwell. What are the terms of this update to Parental Leave? Under the new rules, which will amend the Parental […]
Business Owners Voice Concerns Over Potential Minimum Wage Increase
A recent survey conducted by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has revealed significant concerns among Dublin pub owners regarding the potential impact of an increase in the minimum wage. The survey, which included responses from over 350 pubs, approximately half of those in the capital, indicates that 36% of Dublin pubs may reduce their staffing […]
Know Your Rights: When Summer Work Parties Go Wrong
Still a Work Event – Even in the Sun Whether it’s a BBQ, day out, or team-building trip, summer work parties are increasingly popular among employers looking to boost morale and reward staff. But it’s important to remember that even when the event happens outside office hours and off-site, it may still be considered a […]
Government Confirms Delay to Pension Auto-Enrolment Scheme
Auto-Enrolment Start Date Pushed to 2026 The Government has officially announced a delay to the long-anticipated automatic pension enrolment scheme, My Future Fund, shifting the start date for contributions from 30 September 2025 to 1 January 2026. The scheme, which aims to help over 800,000 workers without an occupational pension begin saving for retirement, is […]
What Employers Need to Know from the WRC 2024 Report
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has published its 2024 Annual Report, and the findings send a clear message: employment compliance is under increasing scrutiny. Rise in Complaints In 2024, the WRC received 6,172 complaint applications, covering 14,158 individual complaints — an 11% increase compared to 2023. The most common issues raised were pay disputes (26%), […]
TikTok WRC Case Underscores Importance of Fair and Lawful Process in Remote Work Requests
Background to the Complaint A recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) decision has reinforced the importance of robust, lawful processes when handling employee requests. TikTok operations specialist Zaurbek Musaev brought a complaint against TikTok Technology Ltd, claiming his application to work fully remotely had not been treated lawfully. Mr Musaev, who joined TikTok in Dublin in […]
Balancing Business Needs and Employee Well-being
Employers who contact staff outside of their regular working hours risk negative consequences, including increased sick leave, reduced performance, and employee demotivation. While Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) introduced the Right to Disconnect code in 2021, the most significant impact of non-compliance isn’t just potential fines—it’s the loss of productivity and retention issues caused by […]