Irish employment law has been developing at an extraordinary rate over the past number of years and the first half of 2024 has been no different. There has been a huge expansion of the Employment Permits system, the publication of draft legislation on auto-enrolment, further developments around mandatory retirement ages as well as the much-anticipated rights to request remote and flexible work and the accompanying Code of Practice.

Absence management is a critical component of effective human resource management. Proper absence management not only ensures that the workplace runs smoothly but also helps in maintaining Employee morale, productivity, and overall well-being.