1155 results for 'retail sector'

WRC compliance notice deemed defective and withdrawn by the Labour Court

The Labour Court recently heard an appeal against the WRC in respect of a compliance notice issued to an employer. The notice related to a perceived breach of section 12 of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and S.I. No. 57 of 1998 in relation to required rest breaks. 

 

 

July 19, 2019

Don't miss out - save money on your energy bills

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) run a series of briefings throughout the year. The next SME business briefing will be on Wednesday 22nd February 10-11am, register here: Webex Events (classic)

February 03, 2023

Nutritics named as Technology Ireland Company of the Year 2025

Nutritics has been named the Digital Technology Company of the Year at the 33rd annual Technology Ireland Industry Awards. 

 

November 24, 2025

Making child and elder care work - Kara McGann

I was delighted to record an episode of Business at the Ballot Box on child and elder care with Anne O’Leary, CEO of Vodafone and Brendan Courtney, designer and producer. 

 

February 06, 2020

Aircraft leasing companies look forward to the opportunities in an industry emerging from Covid

Declan Kelly, Chair of Aircraft Leasing Ireland, outlines priorities for the aviation industry as we emerge from Covid.

February 01, 2022

Ibec Appoints New Executive Director of People and Culture

Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has announced the appointment of Caimin Keane as their new Executive Director of People & Culture.

May 28, 2024

Ibec welcomes enterprise-focused Budget to shore up economic resilience and protect jobs

Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has welcomed Budget 2026’s focus on driving innovation, protecting and creating jobs, and increasing investment in critical infrastructure.

October 07, 2025

Award of €3,000 for Civil Servant who used a shed for breastfeeding purposes

A civil servant was recently awarded €3,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) after claiming that no appropriate breastfeeding facilities were provided to her by her employer upon her return to work following maternity leave. The employee claimed that this along with other issues amounted to discrimination based on her gender under the Employment Equality Act 1998.

 

 

January 31, 2020