Key Updates to the Employment Permits Act 2024: A More Flexible System for Employers and Workers

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 26/09/2024 The Employment Permits Act 2024 came into effect on Monday, 2 September 2024. It consolidates and updates the existing employment permits legislation, with the aim of creating a more flexible and up to date system. Many of the changes illustrate the intention of the Minister for Enterprise Trade a...

Collective Redundancies – What’s Changed?

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 07/08/2024 Collective Redundancies – What’s Changed? The Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 (the 2024 Act) came into force on 1 July 2024. It introduces enhanced protection for employees where there are collective redundancies in an insolvenc...

Share Schemes: A Review of Recent Developments

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 26/03/2024 LK Shields Solicitors LLP, provides a timely update on share-based remuneration in Ireland, taking into account some recent developments…. There are a wide range of share-based remuneration schemes available for employees in Ireland. Revenue-approved arrangements qualify for tax-advantageous treat...

Promoting Equality and Inclusivity: Navigating Family Status Discrimination and Flexible Working Practices in the Workplace

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 28/02/2024 In today's diverse workforce, employers must accommodate the needs of employees with a wide array of personal circumstances, including caring responsibilities. A recent decision from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) (ADJ-00043686) highlights the potential challenges faced by employers when ...

2023 Employment Legislation Review and a Peek at 2024

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 05/12/2023 As we approach the end of 2023, we thought it would be useful to review the key changes that have affected employment law this year along with a preview of what is expected in early 2024. 1. Extension of statutory obligations under the Protected Disclosures legislation comes into force in December ...

Resignations During a Grievance Process - Issues Arising

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 27/09/2023 Employee grievances in the workplace can frequently be dealt with efficiently and amicably, but at times the process can become fraught, with those involved often under considerable strain. Where an employee raises a grievance and subsequently resigns prior to the conclusion of the process or where...

Mario Kistner v Suirsafe Technologies Limited - WRC award €133,800 for Constructive Dismissal and Non-payment of Wages

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 26/07/2023 Mario Kistner v Suirsafe Technologies Limited - ADJ-00040425 The Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) recently awarded a former CEO, Mr Mario Kistner (“MK”), €133,800 in compensation for constructive dismissal and non-payment of wages by his former employer, Suirsafe Technologies Limited (the “C...

Auto-Enrolment and Pensions: An Update

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 23/05/2023 Automatic enrolment is a new form of retirement savings system that is intended to be introduced in Ireland in 2024. Employees who do not have an occupational pension will be automatically enrolled in the new scheme, with the choice to leave the scheme or ‘opt out’ under certain conditions. With t...

Probationary Periods - A Testing Time

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 30/03/2023 What is probation? Probation is not a legally defined term but generally is understood to mean a defined period usually at the beginning of the employment relationship which affords the employer (and the employee) an opportunity to assess the suitability of the employee for the role. Are there any ...

Employment Contracts Must Be Transparent and Predictable: Implications for Employers

Posted in: LK Shields on Employment Law on 06/02/2023 Following her popular presentation on the Directive in our Annual Review and its subsequent implementation, Ciara O'Kennedy, Partner in LK Shields Solicitors LLP, provides her insights on the implications for employers. The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations...