A new law to ensure workers fairly receive their tips and gratuities has been passed by the Oireachtas. New regulations will give effect to the law after consultations with employee and employer organisations.
A number of changes to parental leave are due to take place in 2019 and 2020. These include:
The Supreme Court recently heard a case, which according to the Judge involved, ‘will set the benchmark for workplace bullying going forward.’ In essence, the outcome of this case was the establishment of a higher threshold which needs to be met in order to define workplace bullying.