While the pace of change in Irish employment law slowed in 2025, there are significant changes scheduled for 2026. The first contributions under the much-anticipated Auto-Enrolment Scheme commence in January 2026 and the deadline for transposition of the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive falls in June 2026.
This webinar examines these major developments along with compliance requirements to monitor in 2026 including the progress of draft legislation to consider as part of your Organisation’s preparations for the year ahead.
Topics to be discussed:
- National Minimum Wage Rate 2026
- Auto Enrolment
- Platform Workers Directive
- EU Transparency Directive
- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025
- Key Employment Law Bills to Monitor in 2026
- Employment Permits – Minimum Annual Salary Increases
You will hear expert analysis and insights based the latest market research. Industry experts and Senior HR Consultants will present in-depth analysis of the findings and the associated considerations for Employers.
Webinar details:
Date: Wednesday, 25th February 2025
Time: 9.30 am – 10.15 am
Location: online via Zoom
Presenter:

Katie Ridge, Head of Employer Relations | Adare
Katie Ridge, Chartered MCIPD, Barrister at Law, has practical HR experience combined with substantial employment law knowledge and workplace investigation know how. Katie has a broad range of employment law experience specialising in workplace investigations, grievance and disciplinary matters, as well as representing Organisations in the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court. Prior to joining Adare Human Resource Management, Katie has supported a diverse range of private, not-for-profit and public sector Organisations. She has worked as a barrister for 15 years in addition to her 10 years working within HR roles.