Key Employment Law Updates for 2025
Government Chief Whip, Minister Hildegarde Naughton published the Autumn Legislative Programme in September which prioritised 61 bills for publication and drafting. Having received Government approval, 29 bills were prioritised for publication and 32 bills for drafting in the 13-week Autumn Dáil session.
The Autumn Legislation Programme also served as a reminder that there has been a huge volume of employment law developments in recent years and staying on top of compliance is an increasing challenge for Employers in 2025.
Adare have published an eBook containing the legislation changes in 2024 and upcoming changes happening in 2025.
What is this eBook about?
This eBook covers the following recent employment law changes and expected developments for 2025 including:
- Expansion of the Employment Permit System & Employment Permits Bill 2022
- Workplace Relations Act 2015 (Fixed Payment Notice) Regulations 2023
- Flexible State Pension Options under the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023
- Parent’s Leave & Benefit Increased to 9 Weeks in August
- Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 – Employee Threshold 150+ in 2024
- Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024
- General Scheme of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024
- Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024
- Directive (EU) 2022/2941 on Adequate Minimum Wages
- EU Pay Transparency Directive & The Remuneration Information and Pay Transparency Bill 2023
- Maternity Protection (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2024
Click here to download a copy of the Key Employment Law Updates for 2025.
Adverse weather recommendations for Employers
With a number of weather warnings currently in place across the country the National Meteorological Service has highlighted the associated risks of the severe weather conditions with hazardous road conditions and poor visibility a likely impact. Depending where you are in the country Employers and Employees alike should be mindful that no unnecessary risks are being taken, in particular on their commute to work this morning.
With blended and remote working in operation this will lessen the impact on Organisations for those who are working from home, mitigating any operational disruption. However, for some businesses, extreme and severe weather events can impact on the Employer’s ability to operate the business and provide work and also on an Employee’s ability to attend for work.
An Organisation’s policy on absence due to bad or inclement weather should address the situation where Employees are unable to attend work, or if the Organisation does not have work available, due to weather-related circumstances, other considerations are noted below.
For more information on Employer’s responsibilities with adverse weather regarding Health & Safety, working from home, unexcused absence and more, click here.
Adare can Help
Our team of Employment Law and Human Resource experts can be your HR partners and guide you through compliance, ensuring your business knows its obligations, staying protected and informed. Reach out to us at (01) 561 3594 or info@adarehrm.ie for support tailored to your needs. Learn more about our services at www.adarehrm.ie.