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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Our ‘Experience Economy’ series continues in this episode of Ibec Responds as Aviné McNally, Head of Membership, Ibec, is in conversation with Joanne Somers, Managing Director of Johnson Ireland & Celtic Linen.

They discuss the importance of cohesive teamwork, and both the challenges and opportunities that sustainability presents.

Learn more about our Experience Economy campaign here.

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In 2024, over 50 countries will hold elections, in this Ibec Responds “Year of Elections” mini-series, we explore the geo-political impact of these elections with insights from commentators, experts and analysists.

In this episode, Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence at Ibec, and Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro Advisory, discuss the region of Eurasia, examining current sentiments of business leaders and potential consequences of upcoming elections across the region.

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In this episode of Ibec Responds, we delve into the upcoming changes brought by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) with expert insights from Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy at Ibec, and guest speakers Dr Dorothy Maxwell and Dr Helen Kavanagh of Davy Horizons.

As Ibec and Davy Horizons prepare to launch their new toolkit, Unpacking CSRD: A Guide for Business, the conversation explores the significant implications of these new regulations. Dr Maxwell and Dr Kavanagh discuss what businesses must do to remain compliant, how the scope of CSRD will affect both large and smaller entities, and the broader influence of sustainability on corporate reporting practices.

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In 2024, over 50 countries will hold elections, in this Ibec Responds “Year of Elections” mini-series, we explore the geo-political impact of these elections with insights from commentators, experts and analysists.

In July of this year, Gerard Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec, sat down with Jude Webber, Ireland Correspondent for the Financial Times, to discuss the region of Latin America. They examine how Latin America’s trade relationships with major powers such as the United States and China could impact on Europe, and potential consequences of upcoming and past elections across the region.

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In this episode of Ibec Responds, Ibec’s Economist team, Ger Brady, Hazel Ahern-Flynn and Mourad Mejdi sit down to discuss their reaction to Budget 2025, providing analysis on decisions made and what this Budget means for Irish business.

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