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The Irish HR and Employment Law Developments interviews Ireland's leading employment lawyers and HR experts to provide practical advice to HR professionals and employers throughout Ireland....

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New Rules on Retirement Age – What Employers Need to Know

Ireland's approach to contractual retirement ages changed significantly on 29 June 2026 with the commencement of the Employment (Contractual...

45:27Aug 20, 2026

Case Law Round‑Up: Lessons on Disability and Reasonable Accommodations

Disability remains the most cited reason for discrimination claims under the Employment Equality Act, according to the WRC’s most recent Ann...

46:38Apr 27, 2026

Employer Insights from Real Bullying and Harassment Cases

Research by Matrix Recruitment shows 88% of workers say bullying and harassment remains a serious problem in Irish workplaces. Handling alle...

46:53Mar 11, 2026

When Life Happens: Making Sense of Family Leave in the Irish Workplace

Winter is coming and so are the coughs, colds and caring emergencies. As HR professionals know all too well, this is the season when request...

47:18Nov 10, 2025

Auto-Enrolment 2025: What HR Needs to Know and Do

Ireland’s new auto-enrolment scheme is going live and for HR teams, that means real changes to contracts, payroll, and how you communicate w...

44:33Sep 18, 2025

Trump’s DEI Rollbacks: A Wake-Up Call for Irish HR Leaders?

President Donald Trump issued executive orders rolling back DEI efforts across the US, which contributed to job cuts in the public sector an...

44:47Apr 16, 2025

ROI - Case Law Insights: Lessons Learned from Key Bullying and Harassment Cases in Ireland

Bullying and harassment remain pressing issues in Ireland, with nearly 1 in 3 workers experiencing them firsthand according to Matrix Recrui...

60:20Feb 26, 2025

From Blunders to Brilliance: Transforming Accidental Managers into Effective Leaders

Ever wondered why your top talent is heading for the exit? The answer might be closer than you think. Our webinar uncovers the pitfalls of &...

42:10Oct 2, 2024

Thinking Differently: Legal and Practical Approaches to Neuroinclusion

As HR professionals, ensuring an inclusive and supportive workplace is a fundamental responsibility. A recent Irish survey conducted by Red...

52:55Sep 26, 2024

HR’s Role in Addressing Domestic Abuse

As HR professionals, safeguarding the well-being of our employees is a paramount responsibility. Unfortunately, domestic abuse is an issue t...

48:23Sep 4, 2024

Horizon Scanning with Duncan Inverarity, Partner A&L Goodbody LLP

Duncan Inverarity of A&L Goodbody LLP and Legal Island’s Victoria Smith give you a sneak preview of the issues you need to be aware of to fu...

41:33Jun 25, 2024

MCS Lunch and Learn: Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture

Industry experts Ryan Calvert and Rebekah Mulligan from MCS, alongside Julie Holmes from Legal Island, explore the latest recruitment trends...

38:01Jun 13, 2024

NOT PART OF THE JOB: REJECTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK

1 in 5 workers in Ireland had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace according to a 2019 survey conducted by the Irish Congress of T...

62:05May 30, 2024

Beyond Barriers: Top DEI Challenges in 2024 and How to Solve Them

In this insightful free webinar, delivered by the new CEO of included, Michelle Sequira, we’ll be examining the pressing DEI challenges of 2...

58:30May 22, 2024

Practicalities of Managing Investigations

Caroline Reidy , Managing Director of the HR Suite, and Julie Holmes from Legal Island, delve into the latest HR trends and developments spe...

44:05Apr 18, 2024

Don’t Become a GDPR Headline: Practical Data Protection Strategies for HR

Emer Murphy and Andrew Desmond from A&L Goodbody LLP and Julie Holmes from Legal Island, discuss practical advice to ensure GDPR compliance...

47:48Mar 21, 2024

Tweeting on Thin Ice: Protecting your Company in the Social Media Age - Free Webinar

Have you ever swiped on your social media to read a post that makes you squirm or cringe? What if it is connected to someone in your workpla...

55:47Feb 29, 2024

Ten Ways to Get Started with AI in HR

Digital transformation expert Kieran Gilmurray shares the ten steps you need to take to implement AI successfully in your HR department and...

51:53Jan 25, 2024

Unlocking the HR Advantage: 2024 Recruitment Trends and Strategies - with MCS

Julie Holmes from Legal Island and Ryan Calvert , Head of Human Resources, Sales and Marketing Recruitment from MCS, provide an annual recru...

39:04Jan 15, 2024

HR Suite: Winter is Coming - Wellbeing

In this month's webinar Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR Suite, and Julie Holmes of Legal Island, discuss the crucial topic...

44:12Dec 20, 2023