WRC Developments – June 2023

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 22/06/2023 We set out below number of developments at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) shared with Legal Island in June 2023 which may be of use to representatives, members and parties.  1. List of Frequently Cited Authorities in WRC jurisprudence As part of the WRC’s mandate to provide infor...

ROI Employment Law In Brief: May 2023

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 30/05/2023 A sad goodbye to the Queen of rock ‘n’ roll, Eurovision, the rise of the machines, the return of the Comparative Law Table and a whopping €1.2 billon fine imposed on Meta – that pretty much sums up May! Just as Patrick Kielty had better stock up on his Christmas jumpers, you should top up your empl...

From Mobile Phones to Flexibility: How Work Has Transformed in the Past 25 Years

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 30/05/2023 Let's take a walk down memory lane and talk about how the nature of work has changed over the past 25 years. Just to set the scene, grunge was the fashion movement; we had dial up internet and believe it or not we still rented videos from the video store! We saw the signing of the Good Friday Agr...

ChatGPT’s Latest Modification Redefines AI Interaction

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 18/05/2023 Just a few days ago ChatGPT made a slight change to its user interface – only it wasn’t slight at all. It was seismic. Addressing Concerns : Accuracy and Data Reproduction Until recently, users were warned that any information inputted by the user would be used by ChatGPT for training purposes and ...

Irish Employment Law In Brief: April 2023

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 09/05/2023 This month’s 'In Brief' focuses on the long-anticipated Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023; the continued prevalence of AI in the headlines and its impact on the workplace; diversity, equity and inclusion developments and how the recruitment sector is doing as these topics domi...

Intoxicant Testing in the Workplace 2023

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 12/04/2023 Irish people joint-fourth highest consumers of cocaine globally, says UN – this is a recent Irish Times headline arising from the Global Report on Cocaine 2023 from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) – see Irish Times article by Conor Gallagher on 19th March, 2023 here. Drugs and ...

What We Learned Last Quarter - April 2023 (Q1 2023)

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 05/04/2023 Legal Island's Knowledge Team have collated all the updates we sent our 1,000+ Employment Law Hub subscribers in Q1 2023.  During the last three months, there has A LOT of buzz about AI and ChatGPT – the future is now! We experienced temperatures drop below zero…BRRR; celebrated International Women...

Has the Tide Turned? Data Protection Commissioner Report 2022

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 28/03/2023 In this important article, Jennifer Noctor and Arabella Carr, RDJ LLP, Cyber and Data Protection Team update us on the findings from the latest Data Protection Commissioner report. The latest report from the Data Protection Commissioner (“DPC”) provides clarity on key privacy questions, demonstrate...

Small Business Employee Engagement - 7 Quick Wins for Better Mental Wellbeing at Work

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 23/03/2023 Are you looking for simple but effective ways to boost your mental wellbeing at work? You're not alone. Mental health is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. Poor mental health can have a negative impact on your productivity, performance, and overall happiness. That's why we've put together...

Small Business Employee Engagement – the vital role of remuneration

Posted in: Supplementary Articles ROI on 21/03/2023 The role of remuneration in employee engagement and retention cannot be overemphasized. While salary is a critical component of remuneration, it is not always the most efficient way to compensate employees. Employers must look beyond salary and focus on benefits that add value to the employee. The...