Diversity and Inclusion in Hiring Practices: Legal Implications and Best Practices

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 20/11/2024 In recent years, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) have emerged as essential components of effective hiring practices, particularly in Ireland, where workplaces are becoming increasingly multicultural. This article explores the legal implications of D&I initiatives in hiring, along with best pr...

Irish Supreme Court confirms legality of mandatory retirement ages

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 14/11/2024 In a landmark ruling in Seamus Mallon v The Minister for Justice, Ireland, and the Attorney General [2024] IESC 20, the Irish Supreme Court upheld the mandatory retirement age of 70 for sheriffs, providing crucial guidance on how equality standards apply to mandatory retirement policies. This decis...

Why mark International Men’s Day?

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 14/11/2024 Why do men need a day set aside for men’s stuff? What’s the point of these themed days which pop up through the year? There’s even a National Pirates’ Day on September 19th and National Hugging Day on January 21st (a definite date to work from home!) I don't hide the fact that as a professional spe...

Balancing Impact and Intent: Managing Workplace Behaviour During the Festive Season

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 07/11/2024 Impact and Intent in the Workplace Communication is at the core of our daily interactions. However, in the workplace, there should be a critical distinction between the impact of our actions and the intent behind them. While intent refers to the motivation or reasoning behind an individual’s behavi...

Leave for Medical Care Purposes

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 15/10/2024 This leave was introduced via the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023. To avail of this leave, it is important for both employees and employers to understand the rights and obligations in relation to Leave for Medical Care purposes and how it differs from other types of statutor...

What We Learned Last Quarter – Q3

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 08/10/2024 Welcome to WWLLQ, your go-to guide as a Legal Island hub subscriber. We’ve got the latest on key themes you can’t afford to miss—from AI shaping the future of HR to the latest case law developments in Ireland. Whether it’s managing annual leave or remote work challenges, we’ve got the insights to...

Managing Annual Leave Balances

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 18/09/2024 As we quickly approach the final quarter of the year, many employers in Ireland will face a familiar challenge – managing employees with high Annual Leave balances remaining. A recent survey undertaken by FRS Recruitment found that one-in-five people did not use five or more days of Annual Leave, w...

Upskilling Employees

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 05/09/2024 9 in 10 employees will need to be reskilled by 2030. In today's rapidly changing job market, upskilling employees has become crucial for businesses aiming to stay competitive and agile. With technological advancements, shifting market demands, and the increasing importance of digital literacy, orga...

EU Pay Transparency Directive

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 21/08/2024 EU Pay Transparency DirectiveThe EU Pay Transparency Directive is a key tool to help combat the numerous structural obstacles hampering compliance with the principle of equal pay for women and men. The measure is designed to stop the practice of pay secrecy, improve transparency in wage rates and c...

Work Life Balance and Employee Wellbeing

Posted in: HR Updates ROI on 09/07/2024 Ensuring Wellbeing in the WorkplaceAs an employer it is important to recognise that throughout our working lives, both employees and employers will encounter varying degrees of stress throughout the course of their employment. This stress can be both internal and external to the Organisation, there...