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Linda Hynes joins NewsTalk to discuss the European Councils new rules to combat pay discrimination
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31 July 2023The European Council has adopted new rules to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap in the EU. Under the pay transparency directive, EU companies will be required to share information about how much they pay women and men for work of equal value and take action if their gender pay gap exceeds 5%.
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Laura Ensor and Linda Hynes discuss what the Work Life Balance Act means for Employers in June’s edition of Retail News
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30 June 2023Laura Ensor and Linda Hynes report on the introduction of the new Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 and provide some practical advice for employers in the retail sector on the steps they need to take in preparation for the commencement of the Act.
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Irish Data Protection Commission Issues Guidance for Employers
15 June 2023In this two-part series, Linda Hynes, partner in the Employment, Immigration and Reward team of Lewis Silkin Ireland, sets out what employers need to take away from the recent DPC guidance. The first in the series looks at the Data Protection in the Workplace: Employer Guidance.
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Síobhra Rush comments for the Independent on issues surrounding the June deadline for large firms’ gender pay gap data snapshot
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01 June 2023Síobhra Rush of Lewis Silkin explores the issues surrounding the June deadline. Síobhra explains that small firms should consider reporting this year, and that clarity is also needed around pay calculations for part-time workers, contractors, statutory leave and employer pension contributions.
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WRC issues highly anticipated decision in Debenhams test case
25 May 2023It has been reported that the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has awarded a former Debenhams’ employee eight weeks’ pay in the main test case for a large group of staff. It is understood that between 750-800 former employees referred complaints to the WRC following the collective redundancy in 2020.
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Gender pay gap reporting in Ireland: why smaller employers should do a dry run NOW
25 May 2023Smaller employers in Ireland will start to have gender pay gap reporting obligations in 2024. This means that there is only a small window of opportunity to tackle pay gaps and take action on gender diversity, without the fear of having to publicly report potentially uncomfortable statistics.
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Síobhra Rush and Sinead Likely write for Retail News and Irish Examiner on neurodiversity in the workplace
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02 May 2023Síobhra Rush and Sinead Likely of Lewis Silkin explore the legal and practical issues around employing people with neurodivergent conditions and how employers in the retail sector can develop a more neurodiverse workforce.
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Data Protection Commission Annual Report – takeaways for employers
27 April 2023The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently published its annual report for 2022 detailing the activities it undertook in 2022 and setting out its regulatory strategy and priorities for the next five years. In this article we focus on the topics and guidance that we think are most relevant for employers, specifically in the areas of data breaches, subject access requests and data subject complaints. We also summarise some of the more notable case studies that might interest employers.
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Síobhra Rush comments on the Work Life Balance 2022 bill coming into effect in Ireland for The Irish Times
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05 April 2023The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 has passed through all stages in the Dáil and has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins, set to be in effect in weeks.
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Mathew Forde comments on EU plans to crackdown on greenwashing for The Times
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28 March 2023EU rules are set to rinse away Greenwashing by heavily scrutinising the words used in advertising and marketing to ensure companies back up their claims with data and scientific evidence if they claim to be ‘carbon neutral’ or ‘greener’.
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Judicial assessment and mediation launched in Northern Ireland
23 March 2023Judicial assessment and mediation are being launched in the Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunals from 31 March 2023, bringing Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK and offering employers new avenues for alternative dispute resolution.
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Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke discuss the Employment Permits Bill 2022 on The HR Room Podcast
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23 March 2023Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke were guests on The HR Room Podcast series by Insight HR. In this episode, Linda and Declan discussed the Employment Permits Bill 2022, exploring what impact it has for employers and the immigration and permits system in Ireland.
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Linda Hynes comments on The 'Great Unretirement' in RTÉ Business News
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20 March 2023As fears of Covid-19 subside and worries around the rising cost-of-living take over, many older people are returning to the workforce, a movement known as the 'Great Unretirement'.
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Ireland: Steps employers can take to #EmbraceEquity for women
07 March 2023International Women’s Day on 8 March 2023 provides an opportunity for employers to showcase inclusivity within their workplace and an opportunity to reflect on steps they can take to make their workplace more inclusive.
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New Regulations on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: Linda Hynes and Sinead Likely write for Retail News
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27 February 2023Linda Hynes and Sinead Likely of Lewis Silkin report on the key implications of new Regulations on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions that employers in the retail sector need to know.
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What’s happening in immigration in Ireland in 2023
24 January 2023The Employment Permits Bill 2022 promises to make the permit system more responsive to Ireland’s evolving labour market. We look at how proposals under the Bill, and other recent developments, will impact on workplace planning and operations for employers.
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Jo Farmer and Richard Miskella elected as Joint Managing Partners
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23 January 2023Giles Crown to step down as JMP at the end of March.
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Key trends Irish SME employers need to watch in 2023 - Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes write for ThinkBusiness
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19 January 2023Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes highlight the key employment trends that SME business owners need to know about in the year ahead.
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Factsheet Schengen visa
22 December 2022The Schengen visa route is a short-stay visa which permits its holder to travel to and between Schengen countries. The visa permits the holder to travel to the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days within any 180 days for tourism, business, work, study or transit purposes, depending on the type of visa they have applied for and been granted. Work authorisation and exemptions should also be verified in each jurisdiction.
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The key employment law developments of 2022 - Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes comment for ThinkBusiness
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21 December 20222022 was a momentous year for employment law in Ireland. Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes round up the key developments.