Legal News (Employment Law)

The position of company director carries duties and responsibilities - even if the director takes a passive role. Deirdre Nally outlines a case in point.

Europe reaches agreement on the proposed General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which it is hoped will streamline existing data protection laws across the 28 member states and enhance data privacy protections for individuals.

In practical terms, the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2015 (the 2015 Act) could see a strengthening of the role of in-house employee forums as employers seek an exemption from the collective bargaining provisions of the new legislation.

Deirdre Nally summarises two recent successful appeals to the Employment Appeals Tribunal.

There has been an ongoing political debate in Ireland as to whether employers should be required to recognise trade unions. One key question concerns the correct balance between the right of an employee to associate with a trade union, and the right of an employer to disassociate from a trade union.

2015 was a very busy year for Irish Employment Law practice. With reform of the basic framework for dealing with employment disputes and a new Industrial Relations Act, the procedural landscape of employment law in Ireland has been significantly altered. Anne Lyne outlines the key developments.