Suspected workplace theft of cash, stock, equipment, data or fraud is normally treated as gross misconduct under Irish employment law and can justify summary dismissal. However, employers must still follow fair procedures required by the WRC Code of Practice on Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures. Skipping natural justice, a proper investigation, a disciplinary hearing or the right of appeal is one of the most common reasons unfair dismissal claims succeed. This guide sets out a clear five-ste

Understand the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 with clear flowcharts on employee non-consent, employer enforcement, and compliance steps. Expert HR advice for Irish businesses from ESA Consultants.

The Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 is a game-changer for Irish retailers. With the introduction of a specific 'Retail Defamation' defence and the abolition of juries in the High Court, SMEs now have a clearer, more cost-effective path to defending payment-related disputes. Learn how Section 8 protects your business from meritless claims while ensuring customer rights are respected.

Download our comprehensive Employee Offboarding Checklist and template letter. Ensure legal compliance, protect data, and maintain a positive employer brand during employee exits.

Practical considerations for business to support employees managing with financial strain.

From 1 March 2026 new Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) salary thresholds will increase. We highlight the main changes to the salary thresholds and what you need to do to stay compliant.

From 1 March 2026 new Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) salary thresholds will increase. The changes hope to strike a better balance between worker rights and business sustainability in line with the Employment Permits Act 2024.

In a pivotal decision that highlights employers’ obligations under Ireland’s remote working legislation, tech giant Salesforce has been ordered to pay €1,000 in compensation to an employee after failing to respond to a remote work request within the statutory timeframe. This is the first successful complaint under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, and it carries significant implications for employers across Ireland.

The long-awaited Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings System is nearly here. This system is designed to help more workers save for retirement and will place new responsibilities on employers.

Working from home has its pros and cons; meetings with clients that don’t require 6am alarms and you might be able to play with the kids on your lunch break. That said, we must remember that working from home doesn’t necessarily mean that you can wear your pjs for that 9am meeting or forget about personal grooming.

Burnout isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a serious workplace issue that’s affecting more and more employees in Ireland.

The introduction of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 has brought significant change for employers across Ireland. For the first time, employees have a statutory right to request remote working, and employers are legally required to respond in line with clear procedures and timelines.

Under current legislation, an employer can limit an employee from taking a second job, but only in specific situations. This is known as an “incompatibility restriction.”

Many employers are familiar with unfair dismissal, but constructive dismissal is often misunderstood or overlooked. A recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) case saw a former employee awarded €90,000 after successfully claiming that she was left with no choice but to resign. For employers, this serves as an important message that what you don’t do can be just as risky as what you do.

A past ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) highlights the dangers of failing to properly accommodate workers with disabilities. A design engineer with over 30 years’ experience was awarded €15,000 after being discriminatorily dismissed due to his severe speech impediment.

With smartphones now in everyone’s pockets, recordings in the workplace are becoming increasingly common, but are they legal? Can they be used in court? And how should employers respond?

This is a common query we receive: An employer invites an employee to a disciplinary hearing, and the employee requests to bring their solicitor. So, is the employer legally required to allow this?

Up until a few years ago, employees who left their jobs at the traditional retirement age of 65 were forced to sign on to the Live Register and claim the dole until their State pension kicked in on their 66th birthday.

A recent ruling from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) highlights the critical importance of adhering to fair procedures when responding to employee conduct on social media.