Insights.

You can re-employ someone you've previously made redundant—but it's important to proceed carefully to avoid legal pitfalls.

As an employer, managing sick leave can be challenging—especially when medical certificates provide limited information. But do you have the right to know the specific nature of an employee's illness? The answer requires careful consideration of data protection and discrimination laws.

An employee welfare meeting is a supportive discussion between an employer and an employee, focused on addressing the employee's well-being and any challenges they may be facing. These informal meetings aim to identify issues early, such as stress, workload concerns, or personal challenges, and offer practical support.

In Irish employment law, compliance with legal procedures (the letter of the law) is essential, but reasonableness often determines the fairness of an employer's actions.

Volunteers are not employees and generally do not have the same rights under Irish employment law. However, they are protected in certain areas, such as health and safety under the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and are entitled to equal treatment under the Equal Status Acts 2000–2018.