Employees to have right to request remote work before end of 2021
The Government has launched ‘Making Remote Work’, the country’s new National Remote Work Strategy. The strategy’s stated objective is to ensure that remote working is a permanent feature in the Irish workplace in a way that maximises economic, social and environmental benefits. From an employer’s perspective, the introduction of an employee right to request […]
Six crucial employment law changes in 2021 – advice by Alan Hickey, Service and Operations Director at Peninsula
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a hectic and challenging year for employers. Now, with 2021 just around the corner, here are six key developments businesses must be aware of. Redundancy risks As COVID-19 restrictions are hopefully relaxed next year, the income protection measures put in place by the State will […]
What rights do working parents have when there is a Coronavirus outbreak at school?
What rights do working parents have when there is a Coronavirus outbreak at school? – advice by Alan Hickey, Associate Director of HR Advisory at Peninsula The recent reopening of schools across Ireland was one of the first measures to kickstart the nation back to some form of normality. Since pupils of all ages have […]
Ten crucial employment law changes to look out for in 2020
Ten crucial employment law changes to look out for in 2020 – advice by Peninsula Associate Director of Advisory Alan Hickey With just a few weeks left until the New Year, now is the perfect time for employers to look ahead to the crucial employment law issues that are set to impact 2020 and […]
Only three weeks to go! Sweeping employment law reforms to commence in March
Only three weeks to go! Sweeping employment law reforms to commence in March – Advice by Alan Hickey, Associate Director of Advisory at Peninsula Ireland The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018, (the Act) cleared all stages in both houses of the Oireachtas in December 2018 and has been signed into law by the President. The […]
10 crucial employment law and HR changes to look out for in 2019
Advice by Peninsula Ireland Associate Director of Advisory Alan Hickey From GDPR to widespread claims of workplace sexual harassment, 2018 has been a busy year in HR and employment law. Although employers may hope for a quieter 2019, it’s looking likely that there will be a number of issues that are prevalent throughout […]
