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In recent months, particularly in the tech sector, we are seeing a sharp increase in redundancies. The majority of affected employees will not have previously faced the burden of their role being placed at risk of redundancy and will not be familiar with the process.

The Product Liability Directive 1985 has been considered an effective mechanism of civil liability for EU citizens, who have suffered damage as a result of a defective product for over 30 years. It was adopted into Irish law by the Product Liability Act 1991.

It is a long-established principle in Irish company law that directors must always act in the interest of the company.

Overview Recent and Upcoming Legal Developments in Employment Law

In the recent decision of Joan O’Flynn v The HSE & others [2022] IECA 83, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by a defendant, to medical negligence proceedings, in which they sought to compel the plaintiff to deliver expert reports pursuant to Order 39, Rule 46 RSC.

Can Employers 'Force' Employees to Attend Workplace Socials? The answer is ‘no’, according to the Paris Court of Cassation (the “Court”).