Legal Obligations towards Volunteers and Under 18s in the Workplace

July 15, 2026

Aisling Fahey, from Ibec's Knowledge Centre walks Ibec members through the legal definition of employee, avoiding situations of quasi-employment, recent case law to ensure your organisation is compliant when it comes to managing volunteers and under-18s in the workplace. Ibec Senior Employer Relations Executive, Neil O'Brien provides advice on how employers can navigate volunteer opportunities for their employees.