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May 2023 Newsletter

Update on Recent Development on the European Union (EU) Directive on Pay Transparency

In March 2023, the European Union (EU) adopted the Directive on Pay Transparency, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at addressing the right to equal pay through the establishment of pay transparency standards allowing workers to claim equal pay.

A Surge in Collective Redundancies in Ireland – what Organisations need to Consider

Collective redundancies have unfortunately increased in frequency in Ireland over the past 6 months. The Covid-19 pandemic as well documented had a huge effect on many industries, in particular, the Service Industry with the dramatic loss of jobs and companies; however, it was unexpected that Ireland’s high profile Technology sector would be next to suffer from hire freezes, new job opportunities stalled or cut, and tougher performance indicators developed.

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Case Law Reviewed - Employee who Retired at 65 awarded €30,000 in Compensation

The Complainant was discriminated against, and the Adjudicator ordered the Respondent to pay him the sum of €30,000 in compensation.

Case Law Reviewed - Employee didn’t receive pay, was told she was on work experience

Work Experience or Work: Employee who didn’t receive pay was told she was on work experience after Contract of Employment had been issued.

In Case You Missed It - Work Life Balance Legislation signed into Law by President Michael D.Higgins

President Michael D. Higgins signed into law The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions, Act 2023 on 4th April 2023. Covered in our recent Webinar on Employment law Updates, this topical employment question has now been finally passed which allows measures to be introduced that support Employees in balancing their family life, work life, and caring responsibilities.