A prominent classical musician is advancing an equality complaint against the Royal Irish Academy of Music regarding its compulsory retirement policy for staff aged 70, raising significant questions about age discrimination in Irish cultural institutions.
Category: Employment Law
HIV Charity Manager Contests Disciplinary Proceedings Amid Workplace Dispute Claims
A longstanding employee at an Irish HIV support organisation contests disciplinary measures following allegations of workplace misconduct, claiming retaliation for raising financial governance concerns before tribunal proceedings.
Dublin-Based Employee Dismissed After Working Covertly from India Loses Unfair Dismissal Case
A financial services professional has been unsuccessful in challenging their termination after being discovered working from India for several weeks while contracted to be office-based in Dublin, highlighting growing concerns about remote work compliance in Irish businesses.
Irish Trade Unions Push Government to Advance EU Ban on Unpaid Internships
Trade union representatives are urging the Irish Government to leverage its current EU Council presidency to accelerate European legislation that would eliminate unpaid traineeships across member states.
Ibec Calls for Minimum 12-Month Postponement of Pay Transparency Legislation Implementation
Ireland's largest business representative organisation has formally requested government authorities postpone mandatory pay transparency requirements by at least twelve months, citing insufficient preparation time for employers nationwide.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Criticises Government Delays on EU Pay Transparency Legislation
Ireland's principal trade union body has condemned the government's failure to promptly implement European Union pay transparency regulations, describing the postponement as wholly unacceptable for workers seeking equal pay protections.
Irish Employers Face Mandatory Gender Pay Gap Reporting Requirements Under New Legislation
Ireland introduces stricter compliance measures requiring companies to publish gender pay disparities through a dedicated government portal, marking a significant shift in workplace equality enforcement.
Labour Court Veteran Files Unfair Dismissal Claim Against Irish Government
A long-standing member of Ireland's Labour Court has initiated legal proceedings against the State, alleging unfair dismissal in a case that raises questions about employment protections for those serving in statutory bodies.
Royal College of Physicians Acknowledges Wrongful Dismissal of Single Mother in Employment Settlement
Dublin-based medical institution concedes unfair termination of administrative employee, leaving single parent unemployed for over twelve months in workplace dispute resolution.
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Concedes Wrongful Dismissal of Administrative Staff Member
An administrative employee and mother of three has obtained acknowledgment from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland that her termination lacked proper justification, following an extended period of unemployment exceeding twelve months.









