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Articles by Linda Hynes
Irish Employment Law
This Inbrief provides a whistle-stop tour of the most important Irish employment law issues, from the beginning of the employment relationship through to its conclusion. Recruitment: Prospective employees are protected against discrimination in accessing employment. The nine protected characteristics are gender, age, race, religion, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability and membership of the Traveller Community.
Workplace Relations Commission Publishes Annual Report - What Are The Key Takeaways?
LS Lewis Silkin More We have two things at our core: people – both ours and yours - and a focus on creativity, technology and innovation. Whether you are a fast growth start up or a large multinational business, we help you realise the potential in your people and navigate your strategic HR and legal issues, both nationally and internationally.
Workplace Relations Commission publishes Annual Report - what are the key takeaways?
Each year, the Workplace Relations Commission (‘WRC), the body responsible for adjudicating on employment law disputes in Ireland, publishes a report on the previous year’s activities. This report always makes for interesting reading for employers and identifies some of the key trends developing in employment law matters before the WRC. 2023 – another busy year for the WRC So what kept the WRC busy in 2023?
Steps employers can take to #EmbraceEquity for women
Introduction Comment Introduction International Women's Day on 8 March 2023 provides an opportunity for employers to showcase inclusivity within their workplace and an opportunity to reflect on steps they can take to make their workplace more inclusive. #EmbraceEquity for women is certainly a topical subject in Ireland. Irish employers published their first set of gender pay gap reports in December 2022.
The progressive workplace: What SME employers need to know
How can SMEs, without the resources of larger employers, deploy more progressive employment policies? Linda Hynes from Lewis Silkin‘s Dublin office reveals how. The last two years have been a whirlwind of workplace and employment law developments. Between managing the impact of Covid-19 on workplaces and moving to remote and hybrid arrangements there has hardly been time for employers to draw breath.
What challenges could the metaverse bring to the workplace?
Lewis Silkin Ireland’s Linda Hynes explores some of the legal issues that may come up if the future of work is in the metaverse. The metaverse is a virtual world, that uses virtual reality (VR), where people can meet and interact with one another. For many employers, the first experience of it may come from using VR tools to holding conferences and events. Microsoft has said it will be adding 3D virtual avatars and environments to Teams this year so it will be coming to a workplace near you soon.
Return to the office unmasks awkward HR realities
With masks no longer mandatory, Linda Hynes from Lewis Silkin Ireland outlines what employers need to consider and outlines potential scenarios. While the nation breathed a sigh of relief at 6am on the 22nd January with the lifting of most Covid-19 restrictions, employers started the difficult job of planning (again!) for the return to the physical workplace.
Menopause in the workplace: Steps for employers | ThinkBusiness
Employers need to be more proactive around menopause in the workplace, especially as it impacts some of their most experienced colleagues, writes Linda Hynes from Lewis Silkin Ireland. Hundreds and thousands of people in Ireland are affected by the menopause at any given time. The menopause typically affects people between 45 and 55 years of age who are often reaching senior positions or are well established in their careers.
America's best college is a South Jersey jewel. Here's why | Opinion
Spring is a wonderful time of year when the weather warms and flowers blossom. But for parents of high school seniors, it can be a stressful time too. Big decisions need to be made, among them what do following graduation, and for many, where to continue their education. My own daughter was a 2020 graduate and our family faced that same decision not so long ago.
America's best college is a South Jersey jewel. Here's why | Opinion
Spring is a wonderful time of year when the weather warms and flowers blossom. But for parents of high school seniors, it can be a stressful time too. Big decisions need to be made, among them what do following graduation, and for many, where to continue their education. My own daughter was a 2020 graduate and our family faced that same decision not so long ago.
America's best college is a South Jersey jewel. Here's why | Opinion
Spring is a wonderful time of year when the weather warms and flowers blossom. But for parents of high school seniors, it can be a stressful time too. Big decisions need to be made, among them what do following graduation, and for many, where to continue their education. My own daughter was a 2020 graduate and our family faced that same decision not so long ago.
America's best college is a South Jersey jewel. Here's why | Opinion
Spring is a wonderful time of year when the weather warms and flowers blossom. But for parents of high school seniors, it can be a stressful time too. Big decisions need to be made, among them what do following graduation, and for many, where to continue their education. My own daughter was a 2020 graduate and our family faced that same decision not so long ago.
Guest opinion: The importance of good parks
Last month I had the pleasure of attending the opening of Willingboro Lakes, the newest jewel in the Burlington County Parks System. Nestled off Route 130 and Beverly-Rancocas Road, the 105-acre property, which was once a popular recreation destination known as Olympia Lakes, has been remade and now again offers residents of Willingboro and the entire county a gorgeous destination to relax, hike, fish, kayak and enjoy the outdoors.
Ireland - The GDPR one year on | Lexology
This review of the first twelve months of the GDPR presents some statistics on the Irish Data Protection Commission and reports on its enforcement, guidance and consultation actions. GDPR was implemented in Ireland through the Data Protection Act 2018. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has taken a proactive approach in respect of its various functions and including running a number of awareness campaigns in the lead up to May 25 2018.
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