Reeling in the Year 2024

It is appropriate at this time of the year to look back at some of the interesting developments and the important cases that have shaped employment law in Ireland in 2024.

Code of Practice on the Right to Request Flexible and Remote Working

The Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) published its highly anticipated Code of Practice on the right to request flexible working for caring purposes for certain categories of workers and the right to request remote working (the “Code”).

The Code sets out practical guidance on how to approach requests for flexible and remote working and provides a template Work Life Balance Policy and application form.

Further details can be found in our article AOC Article.

Parent’s Leave Update

From 1st August 2024, parents are now entitled to nine weeks of Parent’s Leave in respect of children born or adopted on or after 1st August 2024, an increase from seven weeks.

Parent’s Leave entitles “a relevant parent” to avail of time off work during the first two years of a child’s life, or in the case of adoption, within two years of the placement of the child with the family. During a period of Parent’s Leave, parents will be entitled to avail of Parent’s Benefit through the Department of Social Welfare if they have sufficient PRSI contributions and meet any relevant eligibility requirements.

Further details can be found in our article AOC Article.

Gender Pay Gap Reporting Update

Under The Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 20A) (Gender Pay Gap Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 ( “the 2024 Regulations), from 31st May 2024, reporting requirements have been extended to employers with at least 150 employees. All employers with at least 150 employees were required to choose a snapshot date in June 2024 and were required to report within six months of that date.

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