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Covid-19 Update: Level 5 – What does it mean for employers?
On the 19th of October, the Taoiseach announced that the Republic of Ireland will be advancing into level 5 of the Framework for Restrictive Measures. Level 5 will commence from…
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Budget 2021
Employment Law Update
This week the Government has revealed its Budget plans for 2021, delivering one of the largest budget packages in the history of the State.
In this briefing,…
Remote Hearings before the WRC
In a welcome turn of events, Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) hearings and appeal hearings can now be conducted remotely. Minister for Business, Enterprise and…
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Parental leave Update – Increase to 26 weeks from 1st September 2020
On 1st September 2020 we saw the second of two changes to parental leave entitlements take effect under the Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2019 (the “Act”). The Act was…
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COVID- 19 UPDATE: THE EMPLOYMENT WAGE SUBSIDY SCHEME
Since March 2020 the Irish Government has provided over €2.7 billion to subsidise wages for employees. These subsidies have been provided through the Temporary Wage Subsidy…
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Property law – Assessment of Equitable interest in a property where legal interest held a joint tenants – Parties seeking the determination of the equitable interest of each of the cohabiting parties in a residential property.
In the recent Circuit Court case of McGrane (the Plaintiff) v O’Foghlu (the Defendant) [2020] IECC 1, O’Connor J determined the beneficial interest of a residential property…
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Property Contract – Specific performance including assessment of damages and interest in respect of a contract for the purchase of a commercial property
In the recent Court of Appeal case Donegan & Ors (the Respondents) v Kenny (the Appellant) [2020] IECA 90, Haughton J considers the order and judgement of High Court specific…
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Remote Court Hearings: Guidelines and Tips for Parties and Practitioners
Guidelines
A new Practice Direction has been issued by the Supreme Court providing guidance on how applications will be heard remotely. This was a direct result of the COVID-19…
COVID-19 – Returning to Work Safely – Webinar Summary
Whitney Moore’s Employment Litigation department held its first webinar of its series on the recently published Return to Work Safely Protocol (the “Protocol”) and…
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Irish DPC issues first GDPR fine
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued its first fine under the GDPR. A fine of €75,000 has been imposed on a State agency “Tusla” (the child and family…
Read MoreEmployment Permits Act 2024
The Employment Permits Act 2024 (“The Act”) commenced on Monday 2nd September. The Act consolidates and updates existing law on employment permits and introduces new…
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