The President has now signed the Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 (the Act) into law.

Two of the most important changes from an employer’s perspective are that it allows for the postponement of maternity leave in the event of a serious health condition and separately it also amends the Employment Equality Acts and bans the use of non-disclosure agreements in respect of allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation unless certain conditions are met. These changes in particular relating to postponing maternity leave and NDAs await commencement orders to take effect.

In this podcast, Sinead Wallace and Fiona Egan, Associate Legal Directors at Ibec, discuss the changes being introduced and the implications of those changes as a result of this new piece of legislation

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With the right investments and initiatives, Ireland could transform its energy system into a long-term competitive advantage. However, in the short to medium term, electricity prices will remain a barrier to economic growth unless steps are taken to tackle the underlying cost drivers. Our new energy report warns that failing to address these costs could threaten business viability, future investment, and decarbonisation efforts.

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Nikki Gallagher, Head of Public Affairs, is joined by Conor Minogue, Senior Executive, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment at Ibec, to discuss our recently published paper entitled “Reducing electricity costs in Ireland”, as part of our ‘Electing for Business’ campaign.

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In this episode of KC Connect, Laura Kerin and Brian Joyce, Employer Relations Executives at Ibec, delve into two recent Labour Court constructive dismissal cases. These cases highlight the different outcomes of constructive dismissal claims based on how employers handle workplace grievances, such as bullying and poor treatment.

They explore the legal standards applied in each case, draw comparisons between the employers' responses, and examine the crucial role of grievance procedures. This episode also provides key takeaways for employers on how to manage employee complaints effectively and avoid constructive dismissal claims.

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