Ogier in Ireland's Employment Newsletter: April 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of Ogier in Ireland's Employment Newsletter, which includes updates and insights from our dedicated employment experts in Dublin.  

In this issue, we outline the Labour Court's new 2024 rules, examine recent cases from the Irish Workplace Relations Commission including employee rights of migrant workers, the Sick Leave Act and whistleblower compensation. 

We also cover the right to silence in the workplace and share our recent chapter for the International Employment Lawyer's Guide to Workplace Investigations. As well as this, you can listen to our FDI podcast series. 

For any related queries please contact a member of our Employment team in Ireland via their contact details below.

International Employment Lawyer's Guide to Workplace Investigations - Ireland Chapter

Bláthnaid Evans, head of Employment and Corporate Immigration in Ireland and Mary Gavin, managing associate, explain the process of starting a workplace investigation, evidence gathering, confidentiality and privilege, rights to representation and more. 

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Ireland’s Labour Court moves towards greater accessibility in its new 2024 rules

Bláthnaid Evans, Marianne Norton and Susan Coyle

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The WRC issues first decision relating to Ireland's Sick Leave Act 2022

Marianne Norton and Justine Halpin

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New podcast: Focus on FDI in Ireland 

In a new podcast series, we discuss foreign direct investment (FDI) with experts in this area. Our podcast is hosted by Dominic Conlon, Head of Corporate in Ireland, and Bláthnaid Evans, Head of Employment and Corporate Immigration in Ireland.

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Ireland introduces new code of practice on flexible and remote working

Bláthnaid Evans, Marianne Norton and Michelle McDermott

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Irish employers subject to on-the-spot fines under new regulations

Bláthnaid Evans, Marianne Norton and Susan Coyle

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Recent Workplace Relations Commission award highlights importance of employee rights 

The Irish Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) recently gave a significant award in a matter highlighting vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers. In a new piece Blathnaid Evans and Michelle McDermott outline the case. 

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Employment law update: the right to silence in the workplace

Bláthnaid Evans, Marianne Norton and Susan Coyle

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WRC awards five years' salary in whistleblower compensation matter

Marianne Norton 

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