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Driver loses disability related discrimination case at the WRC
Following the termination of his employment on the grounds of ill health, the employee had lodged a claim with the WRC submitting that his employer's failure to reasonably accommodate his disability by assigning him to permanent day shift work was discrimination.
Romantic relationships in the workplace
Employees spend a significant amount of time at work which can lead to romantic relationships developing in the workplace. However, challenges can arise for employers where these relationships lead to issues such as bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and conflicts of interest.
Rate of parents taking maternity and paternity leave dropped last year - CSO
The proportion of female employees in receipt of state Maternity Benefit in 2022 fell to 5.5%. The sector with the highest rate of employees availing of state maternity benefit was Human Health and Social Work Activities while the lowest rate was in Accommodation and Food Service Activities. The CSO figures also who that since being introduced in 2019, claims for state Parent’s Benefit have seen a dramatic increase.
EU-US Trade Deal, what we know
The recently announced EU-US Trade Deal marks a significant development in transatlantic relations. While the agreement brings welcome clarity for some businesses, many of the details remain uncertain.
Join us for an Ibec webinar where we will explore what we know so far about the deal and what it could mean for Irish business, particularly for sectors most exposed to US trade.
Panellists:
Danny McCoy, CEO, Ibec
Pat Ivory, Head of EU and International Affairs, Ibec
Ger Brady, Chief Economist, Ibec
Together, we’ll examine the implications of the deal, the remaining unknowns, and the potential need for government support for the most affected sectors.
Public sector duty
All public bodies in Ireland have a responsibility, under the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty or the Public Sector Duty, to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of their employees, customers and service users.
Tánaiste confirms introduction of National Living Wage
As agreed by Government, the national living wage will be set at 60 percent of hourly median wages in the line with the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission. It will be introduced over a four-year period and will be in place by 2026, at which point it will replace the National Minimum Wage. In 2023 it is estimated that 60 percent of median earnings would equate to approximately 13.10 per hour.
Ibec comment on the passing of Gary Kennedy
Ibec CEO Danny McCoy has offered his condolences following the passing of Gary Kennedy.
Food Drink Ireland Budget 2024 reaction
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has welcomed the €250 million SME support package announced in Budget 2024.
Age discrimination claims fail in two recent retirement related cases before the WRC
As the workforce continues to age and the retirement landscape evolves, it essential for employers to review and update retirement policies and ensure that they comply with legislation and best practices. Two recent cases before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) involve claims by employees who argued that their dismissal at or near the age of 65 was unfair and discriminatory. These cases will highlight how employers must carefully navigate employee’s retirement ages and ensure that they establish transparent, and objective polices to manage retirement within their workforce.
Employee activism the case for listening
“Speak up!” “Bring your whole self to work!” This invitation that has been ringing down the hallways and Team calls of many organizations in the past few years. Leaders should hardly be surprised when employees take that invitation at face value and speak up on political issues they deeply care about such as climate change, human rights issues in the supply chain, sexism, and racism. But leaders are worried because political conversations in the workplace come fraught with.