2022 has proven to be another busy year for employment rights, with moves to legislate in areas such as statutory sick leave, the right to request remote working and work life balance. Much of the new legislation demonstrates an increasing emphasis on work life balance and family-related leave.

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Lorraine Parkes and Liz Murphy from Ibec’s Knowledge Centre discuss a number of recent and upcoming changes that employers need to be aware of.

Featuring contributions from an experienced panel of Ibec employer and industrial relations professionals, KC Connect provides expert advice on some of the most common challenges for employers. With decades of shared experience our Ibec experts provide real insight and practical advice.

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Ep. 6  / KC Connect

Reasonable accommodation and what it means in practice for employers

Fergus Dwyer and Peter Flood discuss reasonable accommodation and what it means in practice for employers.

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Ep. 5  / KC Connect

Reasonable accommodation and what it means in practice for employers

Fergus Dwyer and Peter Flood discuss reasonable accommodation and what it means in practice for employers.

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Ep. 4  / KC Connect

Analysing a recent Workplace Relations Commission decision on a dismissal for breach of a bullying and harassment policy resulting in a substantial award

Mairead Crosby and Muireann McEnery discuss and analyse a recent decision by the Workplace Relations Commission on a dismissal for breach of a bullying and harassment policy resulting in a substantial award.

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Ep. 3  / KC Connect

The emergence of a 4-day work week and its potential impact on employers

Maeve McElwee and Lydia Dodd discuss the emergence of a 4-day work week and its potential impact on employers.

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