Year: 2020

To be eligible for redundancy payment an employee must meet the following criteria: Be aged over 16.Be in employment which is insurable under the Social Welfare Acts. Full time employees…

The pandemic has brought about unprecedented pressure and challenges to all businesses.  Directors Duties under the Companies Act 2104 (the “Act”) remain unchanged.  If a company is at risk directors…

Many questions arise for employees regarding their employment rights during the Covid-19. Emergency period and while continuing to work from home :- Holiday leave – If the employer has availed…

On the 9th May the Government published a return to work safely national protocol. The Return to Work Safely Protocol is the result of a collaborative effort by the Health…

With news of the government’s plan to ease the restrictions on a phased basis from 5th May many businesses are gearing up to re-open. The shape, size and structure of…

COVID 19 We wish to thank and encourage all of those who are in the frontline in the battle to protect the health of the community against Covid 19.    We…

 The Covid 19 virus has had a devastating effect on society, the way in which we conduct our affairs, carry on business and interact with each other. We, at Ahern…

Essential Tips & Updates for Employers Event Royal Cork Yacht Club Thursday 26th March 2020 This has now been postponed. The response to the event was far greater than expected…

As of today anyone returning from Italy and Spain are now being told to restrict their movements for two weeks after arriving in to Ireland. The Department of Foreign Affairs…

There has been much uncertainty as a result of the spread of the Corona virus and this has impacted in the sphere of employment law. Both employers and employees are…

Gift vouchers are a very popular Christmas or birthday gift to give and to receive but it’s important to know your rights in this area. The  Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers)…