Course Details

The course provides an overview of the recent updates and changes in Employment Law and a review of what to look out for in 2026. 


It is important for employers to ensure they remain up to date and compliant with the latest updates to employment legislation. Staying informed about changes in employment law helps employers proactively manage risks, refine HR practices, and maintain a fair, compliant, and productive workplace. This not only protects the organisation from potential litigation but also enhances its reputation and fosters better employee relations.

 

The course highlights the key employment law developments in the previous year which have impacted employers, including ongoing Gender Pay Gap Reporting, Leave updates, the expanded Employment Permit System, the rules on Collective Redundancies and Remote Working vs Returning to the Office. 

 

What to look out for in 2026: 

  • The Pay Transparency Directive: What does it mean for Irish employers?
  • August 2026 – The EU Artificial Intelligence Act
  • General Scheme of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2025. 
  • Pregnancy Loss (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025
  • Independent Contractors vs Employees
  • Organisation of Working Time Act 
  • Right to Work in Ireland and Work Permits
  • Protected Disclosures 

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Yvonne Clarke

Yvonne is MCIPD Accredited, with an MSc in HRM Leadership and she is also a Certified Workplace Mediator (The Mediators' Institute of Ireland). Yvonne has a personal and practical approach and is experienced in working collaboratively with clients managing multiple, disparate activities, projects and transformation programmes ensuring people strategies are aligned with Business Strategic direction and Business Needs.

With over 22 years’ experience in all areas of Human Resource Management, she has worked in business areas such as Logistics, Manufacturing / Recycling, Not-For-Profit/Charity, Health and Social Care, Education and Corporate Functions such as Finance, IT, Quality & Corporate Governance and Strategic Planning & Development.