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Implementing a health and safety statement and policy is essential for all businesses in order to comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which mandates businesses to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of employees.
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In February 2020, COVID-19 arrived in Ireland, quickly leading to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused one of the longest lockdowns experienced in Europe. The lockdown led to most of Ireland’s workforce not being able to work in their buildings or offices, causing a majority of them to work from home. Before 2020, remote work was once seen as a luxury or a niche option but is now the norm, and the demand for remote work has been increasing since then, with most businesses now offering remote work as a way to cut down on extra costs. Remote work saw a large impact on the legal sector, with most firms still recovering to pre-pandemic operations. In response to remote work becoming more popular within Ireland, the Irish government aimed to establish a legal framework to govern remote work practices.
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A Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Policy is not a required governance document under current Irish law, however, there are several reasons why a business might consider creating and utilising a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Policy.
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Fitzsimons Redmond LLP is delighted to have been named as Diversity and Inclusion Law Firm of the Year at the Irish Law Awards 2024. John and Caroline attended the ceremony at the Convention Centre to receive our beautiful trophy.
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There are ten public holidays in 2024. When a public holiday arises every employee is entitled to a paid day off on the day of the holiday, unless the employer decides to treat it as a normal working day. If the employer decides not to allow the public holiday or if the holiday falls on a day that is not a normal working day (such as a weekend), the employer may elect to give the employee either:
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Under the Sick Leave Act 2022 all employees with at least thirteen week service are entitled to paid sick leave from their employer. In 2024 the number of paid days increases from 3 to 5. An employer must pay the employee for work missed due to illness for up to 5 days in a year.
Continue readingPeople experiencing domestic violence or at risk of domestic violence are now entitled to five days of paid leave from work under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023.
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The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law on 4th April last, with the provisions to take effect upon Commencement Orders as signed by the Minister. The new rights under the Act include:
Thankfully the past few years have involved much discussion about the need for, and the benefits of inclusion and diversity in the workplace. It is wonderful hear of people with disabilities and people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds being finally offered true equality of opportunity in the work place.
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