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The Dáil Éireann (lower house of parliament) has passed the Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill …

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A recent survey report (the Regional Business Barometer Study 2016) reveals how rapidly cloud-based systems are transforming the employment market in Ireland, particularly for smaller companies …

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The High Court in Ireland has ruled that a discretionary bonus must be paid once the qualifying period of employment to which it relates has been completed, even if the bonus scheme is subsequently withdrawn before the payment date …

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Employees of the Bank of Ireland have voted to accept a pay deal and pay grade restructuring exercise brokered by a mediator late last year …

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A recent case before the High Court in Ireland is a further reminder how even though a contract states an applicable country jurisdiction, it can still be disputed on material grounds …

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The Irish Department of Finance has published a consultation document on the tax treatment of personal service companies, other intermediary-like structures and self-employment status claims by individuals tied to a single client …

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The Irish Court of Appeal recently overturned what had been the biggest award granted to date by the High Court in Ireland for bullying in the workplace …

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The Irish Cabinet has agreed to the introduction of legislation that will give fathers the right to take two weeks’ paid paternity leave following the birth of their child …

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In its October 2015 Budget, the government of Ireland confirmed that the national minimum wage would increase on January 1st 2016 to 9 …

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The maximum value of a single non-cash benefit (or voucher) that may be paid to employees in Ireland each year free from tax has been doubled from 250 euros (265 US dollars) to 500 euros (530 US dollars) …

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Last month, in its 2016 Budget, the Irish government announced that statutory paternity leave will be introduced next year …

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The Republic of Ireland’s Workplace Relations Act came into force on October 1st, simplifying and standardising the national employment dispute resolution system …

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The Employment Permits (Amendment) Regulations 2015 entered into force in the Republic of Ireland on September 1st 2015 …

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The Republic of Ireland’s Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash, has announced plans to hold a conference with employers and trade unions on September 30th 2015 in order to discuss the idea of introducing a voluntary living wage scheme in Ireland …

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Employees in the Republic of Ireland are now entitled to accrue annual leave when they are on long-term sick leave …

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