Episodes
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, takes a detailed look at the recently published Workplace Relations Commission Code of Practice on the Right to Request Remote and Flexible Working, what exactly it provides for and what this means for employers. Bryan also reviews a recent decision from the WRC which now sets the record for the highest unfair dismissal award granted by the WRC since it was first established in 2015 at €440,000.
Published 03/25/24
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, looks at key changes set to take place in 2024. Discussed in the episode are recent developments in regard to several key areas of employment law, specifically changes in the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act, the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wage (due to be in legislation November 2024), Statutory Sick Pay, Gender Pay Gap Reporting, national pension age and auto-enrolment, Work Life Balance...
Published 02/28/24
In this latest episode Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, takes you through some of the latest employment law developments. He also explores the recent Irish High Court decision of Buttimer and Oak Fuels Supermarkets Limited where the High Court reconfirmed the position that an employee's right to fair procedures are not triggered where they are being terminated within their probationary period for performance related reasons or for no reason, in accordance with their employment contract (i.e....
Published 10/18/23
Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, takes you through a recent whistleblowing penalisation claim.
Published 04/19/23
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, we share with you a recording of our recent webinar "Individual Accountability Framework: What actions must employers take now?".
Published 03/28/23
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, we share with you a recording of our recent Knowledge Insights series webinar "Employment Law 2023 - The Year Ahead".
Published 02/22/23
The long awaited Irish gender pay gap regulations were eventually published at the end of May. In this latest podcast Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment at Matheson provides you with a recap on the legislation and goes through some of the most frequent clients' questions and answers on the new regulations and what they key issues are already.
Published 11/25/22
The long awaited Irish gender pay gap regulations were eventually published at the end of May. In this latest podcast Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment at Matheson provides you with a recap on the legislation and goes through some of the most frequent clients' questions and answers on the new regulations and what they key issues are already.
Published 09/20/22
The long awaited Irish gender pay gap regulations were eventually published at the end of May. In this latest podcast Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment at Matheson provides you with a recap on the legislation and goes through some of the most frequent clients' questions and answers on the new regulations and what they key issues are already.
Published 06/24/22
This podcast discusses the long anticipated mandatory gender pay gap reporting obligations which are expected to become a reality for Irish employers in June 2022. In advance of this, and as clients get preparations underway, Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment at Matheson, shares this 2019 podcast recording that outlines the key concepts involved, and what practical steps employers should already be doing now to get ready for their selected June date. While there have been obvious developments...
Published 05/31/22
This podcast discusses the key employment law and HR themes for 2022. Matheson Partners including Bryan Dunne, Russell Rochford and Ailbhe Dennehy along with Senior Associates Ruth Keehan, Ellen Nolan and Tina O'Sullivan share their insights into what businesses can expect to be a priority this year. Discussions included shining a spotlight on the Government’s Remote Working Strategy, the 2021 Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect, gender pay gap reporting, COVID-19 risks and...
Published 02/02/22
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, we will share with you a recording of our recent client webinar on The Right to Disconnect in Ireland. The panel provided insights into what the published Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect will mean in practice for businesses. They discussed best practice guidance for a Right to Disconnect Policy, the cultural and operational challenges that the Code gives rise to for domestic and international employers and the...
Published 05/18/21
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, we will share with you a recording of our recent client webinar on The Right to Disconnect in Ireland. The panel provided insights into what the published Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect will mean in practice for businesses. They discussed best practice guidance for a Right to Disconnect Policy, the cultural and operational challenges that the Code gives rise to for domestic and international employers and the...
Published 05/18/21
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, the Employment, Pensions and Benefits Group will share with you a recording on the Key Employment Themes and Predictions for the Year Ahead. This includes Brexit related issues, the Government’s Remote Working Strategy, the growing support for a right to disconnect, and the new Code of Practice on Bullying and how employers are approaching vaccinations.
Published 02/17/21
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, the Employment, Pensions and Benefits Group will share with you a recording on the Key Employment Themes and Predictions for the Year Ahead. This includes Brexit related issues, the Government’s Remote Working Strategy, the growing support for a right to disconnect, and the new Code of Practice on Bullying and how employers are approaching vaccinations.
Published 02/17/21
In this episode, we will share with you a recording on Managing Redundancies in a Remote Environment. Employment partner Geraldine Carr, senior associate Eimear Boyle and associate Denise Moran considered the legal and procedural obligations on employers in running both individual and collective redundancies remotely and how employers are now managing the practical issues in the current environment.
Published 12/01/20
In this episode, we will share with you a recording on Managing Redundancies in a Remote Environment. Employment partner Geraldine Carr, senior associate Eimear Boyle and associate Denise Moran considered the legal and procedural obligations on employers in running both individual and collective redundancies remotely and how employers are now managing the practical issues in the current environment.
Published 12/01/20
In this episode, we will share with you a recording of our recent client webinar on Brexit and HR issues. Employment partners, Bryan Dunne, Deirdre Crowley and Russell Rochford were joined by Kevin Duffy, former Chairman of the Labour Court and Tom Hayes, Executive Director of the Brussels European Employee Relations Group (BEERG) and Director of European Union Affairs of the HR Policy Association, Washington DC. The panellists focused on matters such as the implications for multi-national...
Published 11/05/20
In this episode, we will share with you a recording of our recent client webinar on Brexit and HR issues. Employment partners, Bryan Dunne, Deirdre Crowley and Russell Rochford were joined by Kevin Duffy, former Chairman of the Labour Court and Tom Hayes, Executive Director of the Brussels European Employee Relations Group (BEERG) and Director of European Union Affairs of the HR Policy Association, Washington DC. The panellists focused on matters such as the implications for multi-national...
Published 11/05/20
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Head of the Matheson Employment, Pensions and Benefits Group, Bryan Dunne will share with you a recording of our recent client webinar which is part of a series on COVID-19 HR issues.
Published 10/01/20
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Head of the Matheson Employment, Pensions and Benefits Group, Bryan Dunne will share with you a recording of our recent client webinar which is part of a series on COVID-19 HR issues.
Published 10/01/20
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Head of the Matheson Employment, Pensions and Benefits Group, Bryan Dunne will share with you a recording of a recent webinar we ran for clients, as part of a series on Covid-19 HR issues. On this occasion, Geraldine Carr, one of our employment partners, led a discussion on some of the key trends coming up regarding remote working and also return to work planning. The issues covered include: Health and safety issues including...
Published 07/29/20
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Head of the Matheson Employment, Pensions and Benefits Group, Bryan Dunne will share with you a recording of a recent webinar we ran for clients, as part of a series on Covid-19 HR issues. On this occasion, Geraldine Carr, one of our employment partners, led a discussion on some of the key trends coming up regarding remote working and also return to work planning. The issues covered include: Health and safety issues including...
Published 07/29/20