Managing statutory leaves for working parents requires a clear understanding of multiple legislative entitlements all of which have their own eligibility criteria, duration, and associated benefits.

From maternity and paternity leave to parent’s leave and parental leave, staying compliant with Irish employment law is essential for every Organisation.

To support HR professionals in this critical area, Linea has developed a practical Summary of Statutory Leaves for Working Parents.

2026 is set to be a pivotal year for employment law developments. Is your Organisation ready?

From the long-awaited launch of the Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme to far-reaching pay transparency obligations, HR teams will be at the centre of major regulatory change in the year ahead. Early preparation will be critical to managing compliance, risk and Employee expectations.

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.

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.