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Karen Killalea, Partner at the Maples Group and head of our Employment team, shares insights on specific areas of employment law, examines recent cases and developments and summarises the key points for employers in Ireland.

  1. Jun 3

    Pay Transparency Laws – Update for Employers in Ireland

    In this episode of the Maples Group Irish Employment Law Podcast, Karen Killalea (Partner and Head of Employment) is joined by Ciara Ní Longaigh and Christina Connaughton examine the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) (the “Directive”) and the latest developments relevant to employers in Ireland. SPEAKERS: Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio Christina Connaughton | Associate | +353 1 619 2077| Christina.Connaughton@maples.com | View bio RESOURCES: Pay Transparency Directive EU-Wide Guidlines on Gender-Neutral Job Evaluation & Classification Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021

    30 min

  2. May 22

    Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025

    In this episode of the Maples Group Irish Employment Law Podcast, Karen Killalea (Partner and Head of Employment) and Ciara Ní Longaigh (Associate) discuss the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025. They provide an overview of the Act's new consent-based approach to contractual retirement ages as well as the notice and response requirements for employees and employers. They also discuss the significant penalties for non-compliance and the practical steps employers should be taking now to prepare for the commencement of the Act. SPEAKERS: Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio RESOURCES Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025: https://isu.pub/epFVBRZ Industrial Relations Act 1990 (Code of Practice on Longer Working) (Declaration): https://isu.pub/c4wCQlN The Maples Group Irish legal Employment team supports our clients and provides expert employment Irish law advice to businesses across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, investment management, technology and healthcare. We pride ourselves on always striving to add value by actively working with our clients to design practices, procedures and solutions that are tailored to their business, their strategy and their employees. Learn More: https://maples.com/services/legal-services/employment

    21 min

  3. Apr 21

    Legal Update for Employers in Ireland – AI Regulation of Workforce Practices

    In this episode, Partner and head of our Employment team, Karen Killalea, and Partner and head of our Data, Commercial & Technology team, Claire Morrissey, discuss the use of AI systems in the workplace and the impact of the EU AI Act on Irish based employers as well as providing some practical tips for employers in terms of preparation for AI Act implementation. SPEAKERS: Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio Claire Morrissey | Partner | +353 1 619 2113 | Claire.Morrissey@maples.com | View Bio RESOURCES EU AI Act GDPR Regulation

    28 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    How to Handle – Leave Requests

    In this podcast, Partner and head of our Employment, Benefits and Immigration team in Dublin, Karen Killalea, and Associate, Ciara Ní Longaigh, provide a general overview of how to handle different types of leave requests in the workplace. SPEAKERS: Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio RESOURCES Adoptive Leave Act 1995 (As amended) Carer's Leave Act 2001 (as amended) MATERNITY PROTECTION ACT 1994 (as amended) PARENT’S LEAVE AND BENEFIT ACT 2019 (as amended) Parental Leave Act, 1998 (as amended) Paternity Leave and Benefit Act 2016 Sick Leave Act 2022 Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023

    18 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    Annual Wrap – Key Employment Cases for 2025 and Changes for Employers in Ireland into 2026

    In this episode, Karen Killalea is joined by Ciara Ní Longaigh and Christina Connaughton who take a look back at some of the key employment case law in Ireland in 2025. And they discuss what's on the horizon for employers in Ireland in 2026. SPEAKERS: Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio Christina Connaughton | Associate | +353 1 619 2077| Christina.Connaughton@maples.com | View bio RESOURCES A Female Complainant v the Health Service Executive - ADJ-00055810 Debenhams Retail Ireland Limited (In Liquidation) v. Jane Crowe 2025_IEHC_141 Fernando Oliveira v Ryanair DAC - ADJ- 00055225 Paul Lingard v Randridge International Ltd (In Examinership) - ADJ-00053934 Pay Transparency Directive Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Limited trading as Domino's Pizza [2023] IESC 24. 2023_IESC_24 Seamus Casey v Irish Heart Foundation - ADJ 00051202

    1h 6m

  6. 11/03/2025

    How to Handle – Dignity at Work Investigations

    In this episode, Karen Killalea and Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of how to handle the preparation for, and the management of Dignity at Work Investigations in Ireland. SPEAKERS: Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio RESOURCES: An Employee v A Cafe (ADJ-00047296) Code of Practice for Employers and Employees (3) Code of Practice Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work Greaney v Galway City Council (ADJ-00049895) The Complainant v The Respondent (ADJ-00045566) The Tax & Coffee Podcast Employment Legal Services Our Irish legal Employment team supports our clients and provides expert employment Irish law advice to businesses across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, investment management, technology and healthcare. We pride ourselves on always striving to add value by actively working with our clients to design practices, procedures and solutions that are tailored to their business, their strategy and their employees. FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/ Website: https://maples.com/podcasts/irish-employment-law

    37 min

  7. 06/26/2025

    How to Handle Redundancies

    In this episode, Karen Killalea and Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of how to handle the preparation for, and the management of a redundancy process in Ireland. SPEAKERS: Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio RESOURCES: Debenhams Retail Ireland v Crowe Record No. NCA 2024 228(39871844.1) Barry St Leger v Frontline Distributors Ireland Limited 1995 E.L.R. 160 Pansini v JVC Europe [2011] IEHC 279 Stephen Hanley v PBR Restaurants Limited ta Fishshack Cafe (ADJ-00028355) Gráinne Sherlock v Pluralsight Ireland Limited (ADJ-00044941) Redundancy Payments Acts 1967 Protection of Employment Act 1977 (as amended) The Tax & Coffee Podcast Employment Legal Services Our Irish legal Employment team supports our clients and provides expert employment Irish law advice to businesses across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, investment management, technology and healthcare. We pride ourselves on always striving to add value by actively working with our clients to design practices, procedures and solutions that are tailored to their business, their strategy and their employees. FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/ Website: https://maples.com/podcasts/irish-employment-law

    29 min

  8. 01/27/2025

    What’s on the Horizon for Irish Employment Law in 2025

    In this episode, Karen Killalea and Ciara Ní Longaigh provide a general overview of what is on the horizon for Irish employment law in 2025, to help illustrate some issues that may be of interest to clients. SPEAKERS: Karen Killalea | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | Karen.Killalea@maples.com | View Bio Ciara Ní Longaigh | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com | View bio RESOURCES: The Tax & Coffee Podcast Employment Legal Services Our Irish legal Employment team supports our clients and provides expert employment Irish law advice to businesses across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, investment management, technology and healthcare. We pride ourselves on always striving to add value by actively working with our clients to design practices, procedures and solutions that are tailored to their business, their strategy and their employees. FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/ Website: https://maples.com/podcasts/irish-employment-law

    25 min
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Karen Killalea, Partner at the Maples Group and head of our Employment team, shares insights on specific areas of employment law, examines recent cases and developments and summarises the key points for employers in Ireland.

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