Employment law touches every stage of the working relationship, from the contract an employee signs on day one through to leave, workplace policies, disputes and, where relevant, immigration permissions.

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 can take to stay compliant. Watch the videos below, and read the accompanying articles for more detail on each topic.

1. Part 1 What is an employment contract?

 Clíodhna McHugh explains what an employment contract is and the statements of terms the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 requires employers to provide.

Part 2: Further commercial and best practice terms

Clíodhna sets out the further terms employers may include beyond the statutory minimum, 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.

3. Types of protected leave

Liza Dundon covers 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 can be expected at each stage.

For more on any of these topics, contact a member of our Employment, Pensions & Incentives team.