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In the pipeline 2026 - summary of employment related measures on the horizon in the new year
A number of changes in the pipeline for 2026 are set to increase costs and add to the administrative burden for employers. These include the full implementation of the auto-enrolment pension scheme, an increase in the National Minimum Wage and the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency and Platform Workers Directives.
Creating inclusive environments in employment for people with disabilities
The central aim of WAM is to widen access to mainstream employment for graduates with disabilities while working with and supporting employers to create a more inclusive workplace.
Business and human rights
Ireland as a modern and progressive country takes its responsibilities as part of the global community and the importance of human rights to how we do business, seriously.
Occupational Safety and Health Update December 2023
In this month's OSH update we feature two recently published reports which indicate that the number of personal injury claims and the average value of injury compensation awards continue to fall. We also point to new Health and Safety Authority guidance on Managing exposure to Biological Agents in Laboratories as well as updated HSA information on Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals and more..
Data Protection Commissioner publishes 2022 Annual Report
The Data Protection Commission earlier this month published its annual report for 2022. The publication indicates that the commission applied fines of over €1bn last year as its investigations under GDPR gathered pace. The regulator also processed almost 9,400 new cases from individuals in 2022, 2,710 of which were official complaints.
Sectoral pay forums - December update
There are currently a number of sectoral employment agreements and employment orders in place which set out the minimum rates of pay and conditions of workers in specified business sectors including construction, security, contract cleaning, childcare and others. See our overview of the pay rates applicable at present together with changes in the pipeline.
EU Pay Transparency Directive close to adoption
Key elements of the Directive include requiring employers to provide information about pay levels or range in job adverts or before interview stage. Employers will also be banned from asking applicants about their pay history. In addition, once employment has commenced, employees will be entitled to access information about average pay levels, broken down by gender for employees doing work of equal value.
Employment permits statistics 2023
This month, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment released statistics on employment permits issued in 2023. The figures show that from the 1st January 2023 – 30th November 2023, 28,383 employment permits were issued, 1,470 employment permits were refused and 583 applications were withdrawn. The statistics do not provide detail on the reasons for refusal or withdrawal.
Consultation Opens to Review of the Critical Skills List and Ineligible Occupations List
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is inviting submissions to a public consultation to review the eligibility of occupations on the Critical Skills List and the Ineligible Occupations List for employment permits. With more than 2.6 million people in employment and an unemployment rate of 3.8%, reviewing the critical skills permit scheme is important for ensuring that Ireland has the necessary skills available in sufficient numbers for the proper functioning of the economy.
Occupational Health and Safety Update November 2023
In this month’s OHS update, we highlight the HSA’s latest Review of Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities together with resources to assist your business on your Driving for Work practices and call your attention to an Ibec Podcast on keeping employees safe in the event of incidents of violence or anti-social behaviour surrounding the workplace.