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October 2021 Newsletter

Redundancies – Considerations & Best Practice

As businesses continue their journey to reopening and getting back to some form of normality, they may be forced to look at their headcount. The Department of Enterprise recently predicted that between 24,000 and 56,000 redundancies could happen in the coming months once the Government financial supports end.

Prepare now for new legislation on sick pay and sick leave for employees

In June, it was announced that the Government will be introducing sick pay and sick leave rights for employees next year. Currently, there is no legal obligation on employers to pay an employee who is absent due to illness.

Case Law - Reviewed

  • Tour worker said boss ‘seized upon Covid-19’ to make him redundant

  • €85,000 award for nurse told to retire at 66

Adare Human Resource Management News

  • Adare Human Resource Management forms strategic partnerships with key Chambers of Commerce

  • Rise in Living Wage recommended

  • What Our Clients say (NPS)