Recent developments in Ireland
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Pay Transparency (2023)
The EU recently passed a comprehensive directive on Pay Transparency, which took effect on June 7, 2023. EU Member States, including Ireland, are required to incorporate this directive into their national laws within three years (by June 2026). Among other provisions, the directive sets minimum standards for pay transparency that must be implemented by EU Member States.
The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act (2023)
This implements an EU Directive aimed at improving work-life balance for parents and carers. This legislation introduces significant new rights that empower employees to enhance their work-life balance, family life, and caring responsibilities.
Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions (2022)
It introduced additional protections for workers in the gig economy and implemented other significant changes applicable to all employers in Ireland. This regulations from the European Union were officially adopted into law in Ireland in December 2022.
Updated Protected Disclosures Legislation (2022)
Ireland’s protected disclosures/whistleblowing framework, in place since 2014, underwent a substantial overhaul with the enactment of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022, effective as of January 1, 2023. One notable change under this new legislation is the requirement for private sector employers with 250 or more employees to establish internal reporting channels and procedures for protected disclosures.
Statutory Sick Leave (2023)
Starting January 1, 2023, Ireland implemented a statutory sick pay scheme for the first time. Employees with at least 13 consecutive weeks of service are now entitled to up to 3 days of statutory sick leave per calendar year.
