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The session will provide an overview of the updates and changes in Employment Law in 2024 and a review of same along with what is coming down the line in 2025.

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.

It will cover the relevant pieces of legislation governing remote working, collective redundancies, pensions, maternity protection and parents leave and key employment law cases and key learnings from these for employers.

In this session Yvonne Clarke will cover the following topics,

• Extension of Parents Leave & Parents Benefits as of August 2024
• The right to request remote working and the right to request flexible working arrangements for caring purposes under the Code of Practice – The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023
• Expansion of the Employment Permit System & Employment Permits Bill 2022
• Collective Redundancies - The Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024
• Pensions – Auto Enrolment Update - HR Considerations

Other changes coming down the line:

• The Pay Transparency Directive: What does it mean for Irish employers?
• Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024
• General Scheme of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024
• Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 – Employee Threshold 150+ in 2024
• Directive (EU) 2022/2941 on Adequate Minimum Wages
• Implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in Ireland

By attending this session, you will learn about updates to employment legislation. Employers can then ensure they are compliant with the latest regulations, reducing the risk of possible litigation, fines, and penalties

This session will allow employers to refine their practices and policies to align with the latest legal requirements. This can lead to better employee management, reducing turnover and enhancing employee satisfaction

Attending this webinar will also help employers identify areas where their managers and HR staff may need further training to ensure their organisation maintains high standards of compliance

Course level: Intermediate