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Restructuring & Redundancy – Key Considerations & Risks
With reports of reduced business volumes or cancellation of key contracts, some organisations may have to make the difficult decision of implementing redundancies to adapt to these market changes. Both processes, while sometimes necessary, are fraught with legal complexities and potential risks if not handled with precision and care under Irish employment law. They can also be very unsettling for those employees not directly impacted and threaten the progress made in the areas of employee engagement and retention of key members of the team.
Unfair Dismissal in Ireland – A Practical Guide for HR Professionals and Managers
The WRC’s Adjudication Service received 2,285 unfair dismissal claims in 2024 representing 15% of the individual complaints lodged. Employees are increasingly aware of their employment rights and the high level of unfair dismissal claims indicates that Organisations are less clear on their legal obligations when terminating a contract of employment.
Workplace Investigations – A Practical Guide
Investigations are typically required as part of workplace procedures to resolve Employee disputes, manage grievances, or examine alleged misconduct. To ensure that the running of a workplace investigation does not infringe Employee rights, it is vital that Organisations are aware of their obligations around how to investigate work-related allegations in compliance with a range of statutory, contractual and constitutional rights.
Restructuring & Redundancy – Key Considerations & Risks
With reports of reduced business volumes or cancellation of key contracts, some organisations may have to make the difficult decision of implementing redundancies to adapt to these market changes. Both processes, while sometimes necessary, are fraught with legal complexities and potential risks if not handled with precision and care under Irish employment law.
Managing Challenging Employees in the Workplace
Challenging Employees can be more costly than underperforming Employees. Difficult behaviour impacts colleagues and while it is often not in breach of any contractual or legal duties, it nonetheless causes disruption in the workplace. Managing difficult Employees and disruptive behaviours is therefore a vital skill for HR practitioners.
Gender Pay Gap Reporting –Achieving Parity within the Workplace
Utilising your Gender Pay Gap analysis is one of the first steps in understanding the priorities and challenges your business may face under the EU Directive. While the current economic realities may act as a blocker to change, the risks associated with failing to comply with pay transparency legislation will have widespread implications to your people, your business and your reputation.
HR Essentials for a Hybrid Workforce
The ongoing transition to hybrid work environments presents unique challenges for Organisations in maintaining legal compliance and ensuring the safety of Employees. While the place of work may have changed, the risks associated with failing to comply with a range of employment laws remain a constant for Employers.
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