Legal News (Employment Law)

On 8th April 2025, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD, confirmed that an employee’s entitlement to statutory sick leave will remain at five days per calendar year.

Employment status is a tricky area of law in that a contractor relationship can be agreed between the parties but that doesn’t prevent the Workplace Relations Commission, the Revenue Commissioners and/or the Department of Social Protection deciding that an employment relationship is more suitable.

Our partner, Breda O'Malley is presenting at a private breakfast workshop at Dublin Chamber of Commerce on 18th February, with speakers from Deloitte & SkillsTrust to break down the EU Pay Transparency Directive - what it means for employers from next year, and the practical steps to be taken.

Hayes solicitors is proud to announce that Head of Employment Anne Lyne has been appointed to the Employment Law Review Group (ELRG) by The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke.

Head of Employment, Anne Lyne, appeared on Newstalk’s Sean Moncrieff show.

ESG has become a common part of workplace vocabulary. It is a framework that speaks to the various factors that should be considered by an organisation in decision-making processes and to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.