Irish Region
The latest news in employment in Ireland.
Employment
SAYE it again: Revival of the Save As You Earn Scheme
18 June 2024
For employers, an SAYE Scheme can encourage employee engagement and improve retention. While historically a very popular scheme, following Brexit the number of licensed savings carriers in the Irish market fell and the last licensed savings carrier exited the market in early 2021. Since then, it has not been possible to establish or grant new options under a SAYE Scheme. However, with the anticipated announcement of a new licensed savings carrier before the summer, employers should reconsider the benefits of offering a Revenue approved SAYE Scheme. Read more
WRC Publish Code of Practice on the Right to Request Flexible and Remote Working
08 March 2024
Following a public consultation WRC has published a Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Right to Request Flexible Working and the Right to Request Remote Working. Read more
Out of Office – Employees and Jury Service
30 June 2023
Irish citizens aged 18 years and over are eligible to serve on a jury. Most people are summoned for jury selection at least once in their lives. Read more
A New Tune for Whistle-Blowers – Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 Signed into Law
28 February 2023
The Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 (2022 Act) has now been signed into law. The 2022 Act transposes the EU Whistleblowing Directive and amends the existing Irish framework for the protection of whistle-blowers under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (2014 Act). Read more
Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019 to be Signed into Law
02 August 2021
Read the Legislation and Regulation update in the Irish Agenda on the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019. Read more
Making Remote Work – National Remote Work Strategy
02 August 2021
Read the Legislation and Regulation update in the Irish Agenda on the National Remote Work Strategy. Read more
