GOVERNMENTAL INITIATIVES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Ireland has entered an unprecedented period in its history. The global Covid-19 pandemic has arrived on our shores and life for all citizens and businesses is now unrecognisable from just a few [...]
BUSINESS CONTINUITY NOTICE COVID-19
The situation surrounding COVID-19 is fast moving. We are doing everything we can to ensure continuity of service to our clients during this period. We have put in place a number of measures at [...]
Legal Advisory Services Around Acquisition Of Pandora Store Network
We were delighted to advise B.J. FitzPatrick Holdings Limited in the acquisition by Pandora AS of the Pandora store network throughout Ireland. The network included stores in Arnott’s, Grafton [...]
5 Important Clauses for Your Employment Contract
We are frequently asked by employers if certain clauses are essential or not when drafting employment contracts. Employment contract law means that as soon as an employee commences working, you [...]
And finally we have …Paternity Leave!
PATERNITY LEAVE AND BENEFIT ACT 2016 The Paternity Leave and Benefit Act 2016 commenced this month and provides a “relevant parent” with two weeks paternity leave to assist with the provision of [...]
EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE
The Workplace Relations Act 2015 has been signed into law and the Department of Enterprise and Innovation have announced that the Act will be commenced on 1st October 2015. The establishment of [...]
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS FOR PARENTS THROUGH SURROGACY IN UK
In the UK new legislation dealing with maternity, paternity and adoptive leave has been passed and will come into force on the 5th April 2015. The main changes are:- 1. Adoptive [...]