Irish Employment Law

Our Irish legal Employment team supports our clients and provides expert employment Irish law advice to businesses across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, investment management, technology and healthcare. We pride ourselves on always striving to add value by actively working with our clients to design practices, procedures and solutions that are tailored to their business, their strategy and their employees.

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Debenhams Retail Ireland v Crowe Record No. NCA 2024 228(39871844.1)

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How to Handle Redundancies

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Karen Killalea and Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of how to handle the preparation for, and the management of a redundancy process in Ireland.

SPEAKERS:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

RESOURCES:

Barry St Leger v Frontline Distributors Ireland Limited 1995 E.L.R. 160

Pansini v JVC Europe [2011] IEHC 279

Stephen Hanley v PBR Restaurants Limited ta Fishshack Cafe (ADJ-00028355)

Gráinne Sherlock v Pluralsight Ireland Limited (ADJ-00044941)

Redundancy Payments Acts 1967

Protection of Employment Act 1977 (as amended)

The Tax & Coffee Podcast

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What’s on the Horizon for Irish Employment Law in 2025

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:15:00 -0500

In this episode, Karen Killalea and Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of what is on the horizon for Irish employment law in 2025, to help illustrate some issues that may be of interest to clients.

SPEAKERS:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

RESOURCES:

The Tax & Coffee Podcast

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ADJ-00045379 - Roche v Beacon Hospital

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Irish Employment Law Cases and Legislation Update 2024 - Key Learning Points for Employers in Ireland

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:15:00 -0500

In this podcast, Partner and head of our Employment, Benefits and Immigration team in Dublin, Karen Killalea, along with Associate Ciara Ní Longaigh and Associate Christopher Bew highlight key cases and legal developments from 2024 across the following themes: Performance Management; Managing absence; Mandatory retirement ages; Gender discrimination; Dismissals; Protected disclosures; Settlement agreements; Redundancies; as well as some key legislative updates and Codes of Practice.

SPEAKERS:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

Christopher Bew | Associate | +353 1 619 2114 | Christopher.Bew@maples.com | View bio

RESOURCES:

ADJ-00045437 - O'Toole v Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

ADJ-00052192 - Brendan Flanagan v Ulster Bank Ireland DAC

Alina Karabko v Tiktok Technology Limited 2024

Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings System Act 2024

Code of Practice for Employers and Employees Right to Request Flexible and Remote Working

Creganna Limited v Cullen & Lake Region Medical [2024] IEHC 231

Debenhams v Crowe

Electricity Supply Board v Kieran Sharkey 2024

Employment Permits Act 2024

Guidance on Managing the Risk of Work-Related Violence and Aggression Issued by HSA

Impact of the AI Act on Workplace Practices

JTI Ireland v McGarry

Mallon v Minister of Justice [2023] IESCDET 28

Nolan v Science Foundation Ireland 2024

Revenue Guidelines for Determining Employment Status for Taxation Purposes

Rooney v Twitter International Unlimited Company 2023

Sherlock v Pluralsight 2023

Tracy McGann v Ers Genomics Limited - ADJ-00043754

Wim Naude v University College Cork 2024

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D'Arcy v Peel t a Cafe La Monde (name anon)

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The Irish Transfer of Undertakings Regulations: Key Principles and Application in Ireland

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:17:00 -0500

In this podcast, Partner and head of our Employment team in Dublin, Karen Killalea, and Associate, Ciara Ní Longaigh, provide a general overview of the Irish Transfer Regulations including key principles, examples of their application to help illustrate these principles, and some related issues which may be of interest.

SPEAKERS:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

RESOURCES:

TUPE Regulations

EU TUPE Directive

Contract Cleaning Operative v Contract Cleaning Service Provider

Collins v CLG Na Fianna

Süzen v Zehnacker

Spijkers v Gebroeders Benedik Abattoir

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection v The Labour Court

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Doolin v Eir Business Eircom Limited

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Mandatory Retirement Ages

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Karen Killalea and Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of the issue of mandatory retirement ages and some related issues which may be of interest to clients.

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

Resources:

Mallon 2024

Roper v RTE

Code of Practice on Working Longer

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Code of Practice for Employers and Employees

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Update for Employers in Ireland – Right to Request Flexible and Remote

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, Partner and head of our Employment team in Dublin, Karen Killalea and Associate, Ciara Ní Longaigh explain the concepts of flexible and remote working, identify who is eligible to make such requests, and how an employer should respond upon receiving such a request. They also explore the circumstances in which such an arrangement can be altered or terminated, and look at how these arrangements or rights to request such arrangements have been treated in the UK and recent Irish case law developments.

Resources:

Matheson Support Services Case

Financial Conduct Authority Case

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

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Guidance for Employers in Ireland – Are you Ready for the Season of Workplace Celebrations?

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, Partner and head of our Employment team in Dublin, Karen Killalea provides a general overview of legal considerations regarding work related social events for employers in Ireland.

Speaker:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

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Managing Performance - Guidance for Employers In Ireland

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, Partner and head of our Employment team in Dublin, Karen Killalea and Associate, Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of managing performance issues in the workplace and elements within this for employers in Ireland.

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

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ESG in an Irish Employment Context - What Employers Need to Know

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:50:00 -0500

In this podcast, Partner and head of our Employment team in Dublin, Karen Killalea and Associate, Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of the new legislative changes introduced to address emerging environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, and what ESG will mean for Irish employers, with particular focus on the Pay Transparency Directive, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Sustainability Due Diligence Directives, the National Living Wage and the EU Gender Balance on Boards Directive.

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

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Managing Absence - Dealing with Long-Term Absences

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, Partner and head of our Employment team in Dublin, Karen Killalea and Associate, Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of managing absence in the workplace, and how employers in Ireland should best deal with long-term absences.

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

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Managing Change - Preparing for Individual and Collective Redundancies

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, Partner and head of the Maples Group Employment team in Dublin, Karen Killalea and Associate, Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of managing change in the workplace, with particular focus on preparing for individual and collective redundancies in Ireland.

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

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Code of Practice on Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work - IHREC - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

Update for Employers – Responding to Workplace Sexual Harassment – Lessons Learned

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Karen Killalea shares the key learning points from a recent decision of the Irish Workplace Relations Commission. An employee was awarded the maximum compensation available under the Irish Employment Equality Acts of two years remuneration. The Adjudication Officer was critical of the employer's response of the complaint and the management of the investigation which followed the complaint. Karen explains the background to this case and shares the key and practical learning points from this important decision.

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Resources:

To watch previous webcast episodes of the Employment Law Series, Click here

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Termination of Employment During Probation

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Karen Killalea and Ciara Ní Longaigh provide guidance on termination during probationary employment for employers in Ireland. The recent Irish High Court decision in Anna Buttimer v Oak Fuel Supermarket Limited trading as Costcutter Rathcormac confirms that fair procedures must be applied where an employee is terminated for misconduct during their probationary period.

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

Resources:

To watch previous episodes of the Employment Law Series webcasts, Click here

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The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023

Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Karen Killalea and Ciara Ní Longaigh provide an overview of the key provisions of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (the "2023 Act"). The 2023 Act was signed into law on 4 April 2023; however, it is not yet effective and is subject to further commencement orders. A code of practice will also be published in the coming months regarding remote working.

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

Resources:

To watch previous episodes of the Employment Law Series webcasts, Click here

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The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In this webcast, Partner and head of our Employment team in Dublin, Karen Killalea, and Associate, Ciara Ní Longaigh, provide an overview of the key provisions of the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022.

Speakers:

Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio

Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio

Resources:

To watch previous episodes of the Employment Law Series webcasts, Click here

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