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CEO Update: Safeguarding social cohesion to protect economic competitiveness

Ibec recently hosted our first ‘S in ESG Summit’ at the Intercontinental Hotel Dublin where we were joined by c-suite representatives across a broad range of Ireland’s business community. 

December 01, 2023

Government opens public consultation on Traineeships Directive as EU moves to regulate traineeships and limit their duration to 6 months

In recent weeks Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke announced a public consultation seeking the views of stakeholders on the European Commission’s proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on improving and enforcing the working conditions of trainees.

 

July 25, 2024

Brexit likely to see Ireland host more European Works Councils formerly based in Britain?

European Works Councils (EWC’s) are bodies that facilitate information and consultation exchanges on transnational issues between employees and employers’ representatives across EU Member States and EEA countries.

This article explores the legislation governing EWC’s, the impact Brexit has had on EWC’s, what organisations are covered by the EWC legislation, the process of nomination of special negotiating bodies to agree on an EWC agreement and the contents of the EWC agreement itself. We also look at what the enforcement of the legislation looks like for Irish employers.

 

April 28, 2021

Unlock Leadership Excellence: 7 Key Skills to Master

Leadership is a learned craft built on seven core principles that, when mastered, can transform individuals and organisations. Read more from Rabia Mirza.

May 06, 2025

WRC awards compensation to driver dismissed for disconnecting the vehicle tracker in company van

The case of A Builder v a Construction Firm (ADJ-00050150, November 2024), relates to a decision by an employer to dismiss an employee who was interfering with the vehicle tracker on the company van that he was driving. The case demonstrates once again the importance of applying fair procedures in the disciplinary process. It also affirms that a company should have clear policy on the use of vehicle tracking devices that complies with requirements under the Data Protection Acts 1998 to 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which the legislation incorporates.

Claims under the OWT Act in relation to compensatory rest and Sunday premium

The onus is on employers to show that they are fully compliant with all aspects of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. The legislation applies to most employees, with few exceptions. Working time is governed in Ireland by the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. The OWT Act and subsequent Regulations govern the working hours of employees aged 18 years and over. The Act deals with all aspects of working time, break periods and minimum rest requirements in the workplace. The Act also deals with annual leave and public holiday entitlements.

Urgent economic and societal need to increase momentum towards safe reopening

Following the Government’s announcement on Covid restrictions last night, Ibec again communicated our disappointment at the slow progress in reopening generally and that greater certainty on reopening milestones is still needed.

March 31, 2021

KC Connect in 15 – Redundancy – What employers need to know

Lorraine Parkes, Senior Employer Relations Executive, Knowledge Centre, will provide an overview of redundancy law, practice and procedures.

July 12, 2022

Pizza delivery drivers employment status case to be heard by the Supreme Court

In June, the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling which had determined that a number of 'gig-economy' drivers delivering Domino's Pizzas had been employees rather than self-employed. The Supreme Court recently granted leave to hear an appeal of the CoA judgment concerned, noting that a number of issues of general public importance arose for appeal.

Latest CEO Update: Clarity needed ahead of Return to Office

As we start into Autumn, there was plenty of positive news this week for our economy and society.

September 03, 2021