Employment law touches on every aspect of the working relationship from the employment contract put in place, rights and entitlements in respect of time off work, policies and procedures, workplace disputes and investigations and, where relevant, immigration permissions to work.
In this video series, members of William Fry’s Employment, Pensions & Incentives team break down the essentials that every employer should understand.
Across seven short videos, our lawyers explain the key legal requirements, common pitfalls and practical steps employers should take. Watch the videos below for more detail on each topic.
1. Part 1 What is an employment contract?
Clíodhna McHugh explains what an employment contract is and the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 which requires employers to provide written statements of terms relating to the employment relationship.
Part 2: Further commercial and best practice terms
Clíodhna sets out further terms employers may include in contracts beyond the statutory minimums, from exclusive service and confidentiality to post-termination restrictions.
2. Workplace policies and procedures
Cliodhna Hand covers key workplace policies, their interaction with employment contracts, and best practice for implementation and communication to employees.
3. Types of protected leave
Liza Dundon covers time off work such as maternity, paternity, parent’s, parental, adoptive, force majeure and carer’s leave, including eligibility, duration, entitlements and obligations under Irish law.
4. The WRC adjudication process
Aisling Doyle gives a practical guide to how complaints are made to the Workplace Relations Commission, what happens at adjudication, and what employers can expect at each stage.
5. Protected Disclosures in Ireland
Joseph Hewitt covers the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022, who qualifies as a worker for these purposes, what constitutes a qualifying disclosure, obligations on employers with 50+ employees, and protections against penalisation.
6. Work & Residence Permissions in Ireland
Richard Smith explains the main employment permit types available in Ireland, the distinction between employment permits and residence permissions, and critical employer obligations.
For more on any of these topics, contact a member of our Employment, Pensions & Incentives team.
