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CEO Awarded €183,000 After Shareholder Dismissal: Governance and Fair Procedure Lessons for Employers A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has highlighted the substantial legal risks that can arise when senior employees are dismissed without clear justification, fair process, or contractual compliance. A construction company has been ordered to pay over €183,000 to… Continue reading CEO Awarded €183,000 After Shareholder Dismissal: Governance and Fair Procedure Lessons for Employers

€10,000 Award for Unfair Dismissal Despite Misconduct Concerns: Why Fair Procedures Still Matter A recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) decision highlights a critical principle for employers: even where misconduct is suspected — or genuinely believed — dismissal may still be unfair if proper procedures are not followed. A Cork motor dealership was ordered to pay… Continue reading €10,000 Award for Unfair Dismissal Despite Misconduct Concerns: Why Fair Procedures Still Matter

Dundalk FC Ordered to Pay €64,000 Following Whistleblowing Dismissal: Key Lessons for Employers A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) serves as a strong reminder to employers that dismissing an employee after raising workplace concerns can carry significant legal and financial consequences. A former sporting director of Dundalk FC was awarded €64,433.90 after… Continue reading Dundalk FC Ordered to Pay €64,000 Following Whistleblowing Dismissal: Key Lessons for Employers

€40,000 Award in ISL Qualification Case: A Wake-Up Call for Employers on Indirect Discrimination A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has sent a powerful message to public and private sector employers alike: recruitment criteria must be lawful, proportionate, and carefully justified. A Deaf applicant was awarded €40,000 in compensation after being denied… Continue reading €40,000 Award in ISL Qualification Case: A Wake-Up Call for Employers on Indirect Discrimination

Miscarriage, Dismissal & Fair Procedures: What Employers Can Learn from a Recent €8,000 WRC Award A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) highlights a critical reminder for employers: context matters — and so do fair procedures. A sushi chef was awarded €8,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal after her employment was terminated just… Continue reading Miscarriage, Dismissal & Fair Procedures: What Employers Can Learn from a Recent €8,000 WRC Award

€58,000 Constructive Dismissal Award: What Employers Can Learn from a Fundamentally Flawed Grievance Process A recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) decision serves as a stark reminder to employers that how workplace grievances are handled can be just as important as the grievance itself. In this case, a hospital clerical worker was awarded over €58,000 for… Continue reading €58,000 Constructive Dismissal Award: What Employers Can Learn from a Fundamentally Flawed Grievance Process

New EU Regulation Will Speed Up GDPR Complaints — What Employers Need to Know A new EU Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2518) has been introduced to streamline how GDPR complaints are handled when they involve more than one EU Member State. While the GDPR rules themselves are not changing, this Regulation will significantly affect how quickly… Continue reading New EU Regulation Will Speed Up GDPR Complaints — What Employers Need to Know

What Businesses Need to Know From 1 January 2026 From 1 January 2026, retirement saving in Ireland will change significantly. A new mandatory auto-enrolment pension system will come into force, placing new legal and administrative obligations on employers of all sizes. While the concept of auto-enrolment appears straightforward, the reality is more complex. Employers must… Continue reading Employer’s Guide to Auto-Enrolment in Ireland

Mandatory Retirement at 65: How Employers Can Stay Compliant and Avoid Disputes Mandatory retirement remains a complex area for employers in Ireland — and one that is receiving increasing public, political, and legal attention. Many organisations still operate retirement ages of 65, yet the workforce is changing. Employees are living longer, working longer, and often… Continue reading Mandatory Retirement at 65: What Employers Need to Know in 2025

Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2025: What Ireland’s Nonprofits Need to Know From November 2025, thousands of smaller employers will fall under gender pay gap reporting laws — here’s how to prepare. Introduction From 2025, many nonprofit and charitable organisations across Ireland will face a new legal requirement: to publish a gender pay gap report. Under… Continue reading Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2025: What Ireland’s Nonprofits Need to Know