Employment

Barrister Niamh McGowan has been appointed as a deputy chairman of the Labour Court. In a statement, the Labour Court said it was "very pleased to welcome" Ms McGowan from today.

The former CEO of an electric vehicle battery start-up has been awarded €420,172 in compensation after bringing a constructive dismissal case to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). Barry Flannery commenced his role as CEO/CTO of Galway-based Xerotech Limited – which is now in liquid

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has awarded more than €79,000 to an Indian national who was subjected to "economic slavery" while employed as a chef in Dundalk. The case was brought by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) on behalf of Vasantkumar Barot against his employer, Madhu F

Time is running out for the implementation of employment law reforms without which Northern Ireland will be left out of step with the rest of the UK, a law firm has warned. The Belfast office of Lewis Silkin has raised concerns that the 'Good Jobs' Employment Rights Bill has "stalled" and may not pa

An inflation-based increase in the limits for payments and awards to workers in relation to certain employment rights will take effect in Northern Ireland next month. From 6 April, the limit on the compensatory award for unfair dismissal will rise from £118,455 to £123,785, while the max

Employment law specialist Naledi Bisiwe has been appointed to the Labour Court. Ms Bisiwe yesterday took up post as an employers' member following her nomination by Ibec.

Niall Pelly questions whether Ireland will meet the transposition deadline for new EU pay transparency rules. In just three months’ time by 7 June 2026, member states are required to have transposed the provisions of the EU Pay Transparency Directive (PTD) into national law.

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is to "revise and strengthen" the code of practice on the right to request flexible and remote working. The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) yesterday published the statutory review of Ireland's remote work request provisions under the

An employment judge in Northern Ireland has described a claimant's use of generative AI to produce his witness statement as a "disturbing development". Employment Judge Sheils made the remarks in a ruling on a disability discrimination case brought against the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Servic

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has awarded €40,000 to a Deaf man who faced discrimination in a recruitment process after finding that a statutory €13,000 limit on compensation was inadequate under EU law. Noel O'Connell, who was represented by FLAC, succeeded in a disability disc

McCann FitzGerald partners Mary Brassil, Donal Hamilton and Eleanor Cunningham explore key employment law developments. 2026 is set to be another significant year for Irish employment law, with important developments in pay transparency, retirement, and equality on the horizon. This briefing outline

The High Court has quashed an appeal concerning the revocation of an aircraft mechanic’s security clearance at Dublin Airport. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Michael Twomey opined: “It seems to this court that the failure to provide Mr Doyle with the reason for the de

A law firm has been told to pay €21,000 to a legal secretary who was fired while two-and-a-half months' pregnant. Michele Merrigan brought proceedings in the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) against her former employer, Ashimedua Okonkwo, the principal solicitor of Cyril & Co Solicitors

A revised code of practice on access to part-time working has been signed into law. Prepared by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), the updated code provides practical guidance to help employers and employees agree part‑time arrangements that support flexible, inclusive and modern workplaces

Statutory miscarriage leave and pay is to be introduced in Northern Ireland from April this year. Economy minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald this week confirmed the roll-out on 6 April 2026 in her Department's response to a consultation carried out in 2022.