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The Department for the Economy unveils its blueprint for domestic abuse ‘safe leave’ in Northern Ireland
Eligible employees and workers will be entitled to 10 days’ paid safe leave each leave year, available from day one, paid at their normal rate and without any requirement to provide evidence. On several points, the DfE has moved further in favour of victims and survivors than it proposed in 2024. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (the Act) created a framework for a statutory right to paid leave for employees and workers affected by domestic abuse.
Deep fakes on screen: what the EU's new AI labelling rules mean for sport, media and entertainment
AI is now used routinely in the production of sports and entertainment content. The EU AI Act (the "Act") requires production companies, rights holders and others "deploying" AI systems to generate content to disclose when the content they have generated or manipulated is a "deep fake". The rules, which have applied from 2 August 2026, reach into everyday production: virtual presenters, synthetic set extensions and AI-assisted graphics may all amount to a deep fake.
New dismissal protections for pregnant employees and new parents
The change will not prevent employers from dismissing employees for legitimate reasons. However, it will require closer scrutiny of why dismissal was necessary and whether a less severe option could have achieved the same objective. The government had previously committed to making it unlawful to dismiss employees during pregnancy and maternity leave, and for six months after their return, except in specific circumstances.
Shadow AI: What risks are hiding in the shadows?
Employees are increasingly turning to unauthorised AI tools at work - and the data protection and compliance risks for employers are significant. Here's what HR teams need to know. What is shadow AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how people work. From summarising documents to drafting communications, AI tools promise speed and efficiency and are being embraced by employees.
Meet the mistress: how a business restructure might complicate the Irish employment and immigration relationship
Does a business restructure or TUPE transfer have any immigration or employment permit implications? The answer is yes: where a restructure involves a TUPE transfer, liability for employing foreign nationals without valid immigration permission will transfer to the new employer, and both parties will need to address their post-transfer notification obligations under the Employment Permits Act 2024.
Navigating Fair Procedures at the Employment Immigration Intersection in Ireland
by Declan Groarke, Managing Associate at Lewis Silkin Ireland It may come to light that an employee who once had the right to work in Ireland may no longer have such permission. For example, they may have forgotten to apply for a renewal of their immigration permission before it expired or they may not be able to provide evidence of their immigration status during a repeat right to work check. These scenarios may produce a heart-in-mouth moment for a manager or HR.
How the new right to bereavement leave will work
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a new statutory day-one right to unpaid bereavement leave. This also covers pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. What is the new right? Employees will be entitled to two weeks of unpaid bereavement leave in the event of the death of a qualifying relative, or a pregnancy loss which occurs before 24 weeks. This is the statutory minimum.
Unfair dismissal navigating fair procedures at the employment immigration intersection in Ireland
In this instalment of our sibling rivalry series, we look at unfair dismissal as the "helicopter parent" in the employment and immigration law relationship: the area of law that steps in to protect employees even when their immigration status appears uncertain. The message from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is clear, an employer cannot simply set aside fair procedures because an employee's right to work is in question.
A brief guide to the Employment Tribunal process
The person who wants to make an Employment Tribunal claim must usually contact the Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) first. This is known as early conciliation. The claimant provides Acas with basic information about their claim. If both parties want to conciliate, a support officer will facilitate discussions and can help them to reach an agreed settlement. There is no obligation to engage in early conciliation, and it may not resolve the dispute.
Discrimination, the uninvited cousin: excluding or limiting applications from candidates who require an employment permit in Ireland
In our previous articles, we described employment law and immigration law as two siblings who usually get along fine but occasionally get in each other's way, and right to work checks as the playroom, where both siblings have to play nicely together. Discrimination is the older cousin who turns up uninvited, not quite part of the immediate family, but close enough to cause real tension with their presence.
Indexation in centimes : what are the implications for employers?
Since 1 June 2026, the new “centime indexation” has come into force, capping the indexation of the highest salaries. Whilst this measure may help to keep wage costs under control, it does make payroll management more complex. In this context, what are the practical implications for your organisation? New measure in force since 1 June 2026 Since 1 June 2026, a new form of wage indexation has come into force: indexation in centimes.
Data centres and the challenge of access to affordable and sustainable power
Even before recent geopolitical events caused electricity prices to spike, non-commodity charges have been steadily increasing. Recent research by Cornwall Insight notes that electricity transmission network spending is expected to rise nearly fourfold in the period between 2026 to 2031, with a corresponding increase in Transmission Network Use of System charges and Distribution Use of System charges.
KOBRA 26: State Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Work, Questions Remain Around "Švarc System"
PRK Partners, one of the leading Central European law firms, has been helping clients achieve their business objectives almost 30 years. Our team of lawyers, based in our Prague, Ostrava, and Bratislava offices, has a unique knowledge of Czech and Slovak law and of the business environment. Our lawyers studied at top law schools in the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland and elsewhere.
KOBRA 26: State Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Work, Questions Remain Around "Švarc System"
Details 04 May 2026 Hits: 65 Czech Republic Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode The Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and the Ministry of the Interior, together with other state authorities, signed a memorandum of cooperation on 18 March 2026 aimed at combating illegal work, titled "KOBRA 26".
Back to Basics: Are CVAs the Comeback Kid?
As restructuring plans become more complex, contested and costly, their broad appeal as a rescue tool is fading, particularly for SMEs and the mid-market. Increased judicial scrutiny, valuation disputes and an expanding body of case law have injected uncertainty into a process once seen as a fast-track to recovery.
Romania Case Law Highlights #2: Latest decisions Regarding Compensation for Working Hours and Annual Leave
Details 31 March 2026 Hits: 89 Romania Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode Compensation for working hours and annual leave are topics that often spark controversy in Romania. Existing legislation leaves many questions unanswered, and differing interpretations can lead to confusion in practice.
Romania Case Law Highlights #2: Latest decisions Regarding Compensation for Working Hours and Annual Leave
In this context, the recent intervention of the High Court of Cassation and Justice (HCCJ), through a series of landmark decisions, provides welcome clarification on matters of utmost importance, such as: compensation for work performed on weekly rest days; payment in lieu of unused annual leave. These rulings are binding and will change the way employers and employees manage working time and annual leave.
AI Washing in the Workplace: When “AI Made Us Do It” Is Not Enough
The numbers are instructive. According to a report published by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, of the 1.2 million job cuts announced by US companies in 2025, AI was cited in approximately 55,000 of them. When workforce decisions are already subject to scrutiny, explanations that do not hold up to legal or factual examination may create additional risks for employers. What is AI washing and why should your organisation care?
AI Washing in the Workplace: When “AI Made Us Do It” Is Not Enough
Details 18 March 2026 Hits: 62 Romania Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode Artificial intelligence is increasingly invoked as the explanation behind organisational changes, productivity shifts, or even workforce reductions. In many cases this reflects a genuine technological transformation. In others, however, AI risks becoming a convenient narrative rather than an accurate description of what actually occurs within a business.
Europe Recalibrates: AI Copyright and GDPR Scope Under Pressure
Digital omnibus leak: Member States cut the core of the proposed GDPR reform A leaked Council compromise draft removes entirely the proposed redefinition of “personal data” under the GDPR, and that alone underscores how controversial the Digital Omnibus has become. In November 2025, the European Commission launched the Digital Omnibus, with one of its central ambitions being to recalibrate how pseudonymised date is treated under the GDPR.
Europe Recalibrates: AI Copyright and GDPR Scope Under Pressure
Details 12 March 2026 Hits: 73 Romania Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode Two parallel developments suggest that Europe is drawing clearer boundaries around both AI ownership and data protection. One comes from the Council and the other from a German court, and both signal a more cautious approach toward redefining legal fundamentals in the name of innovation or administrative simplification.
Medical Devices: Court of Appeal Clarifies Novelty Requirements and Claim Interpretation in Latest Abbott v Dexcom Judgment
On 22 December 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down the latest judgment in the wider Abbott v Dexcom dispute with Sir Colin Birss providing the substantive judgment. The decision concerned two Abbott patents which related to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology. EP 627 related to aspects of the user interface (UI) and EP 223 related to the validation, and enablement, of safety critical software.
Right to Effective Remedy in The Area of European Funds. Case CJEU C-510/24, PROFIL-COPY 2
Context of the case The request for a preliminary ruling has been made in the proceedings between PROFIL-COPY 2002 Irodatechnikai Kft.
Croatia Introduces Draft Foreign Direct Investment Screening Act
Details 08 October 2025 Hits: 4 Croatia Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode The Croatian Government has introduced the Draft Act on the Screening of Foreign Investments, which is currently undergoing public consultations. The Draft Act seeks to establish a foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanism in line with Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and OECD investment standards.
Croatia Introduces Draft Foreign Direct Investment Screening Act
Details 08 October 2025 Hits: 3167 Croatia Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode The Croatian Government has introduced the Draft Act on the Screening of Foreign Investments, which is currently undergoing public consultations. The Draft Act seeks to establish a foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanism in line with Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and OECD investment standards.
How Much Compensation Can I Expect if the State Takes My Property?
What is Expropriation? Expropriation allows the state to lawfully acquire privately owned property – even if the owner does not wish to sell it. Since expropriation is an exceptionally powerful legal instrument, the state is only permitted to use it under strict conditions. One such condition is that expropriation may only be carried out in exceptional cases and strictly for a public purpose (for example, the construction of a new highway or bridge).
How Much Compensation Can I Expect if the State Takes My Property?
Details 30 September 2025 Hits: 10883 Hungary Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode According to investment plans announced this summer, the government is preparing to implement large-scale road and railway construction projects over the next ten years. These public infrastructure developments will significantly impact the country's transportation network, ultimately affecting the national economy.
From Weekend Cottage to Valuable Real Estate
What Exactly Is a Garden Plot in the Outskirts and What’s the Issue? Garden plots in the outskirts were originally gardens, orchards, or vineyards near residential zones. They often included weekend houses, small holiday homes, or tool sheds. While officially designated for agricultural use, in practice many of these plots are used as residential properties.
Employment - The Two Sides of Work Environment: Harassment vs. Normal Work Climate
Details 12 September 2025 Hits: 245 Romania Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode More than a year after the publication of GD no. 970/2023, the methodology on preventing and combating harassment based on sex, as well as moral harassment in the workplace is still in the early stages of implementation ("Methodology").
Employment - The Two Sides of Work Environment: Harassment vs. Normal Work Climate
In this context, we tackle herein certain obligations that employers have to take into account, including in the light of the changes introduced by GD no. 27/2025 for amending the Methodology. *** What’s new? In the initial version, the Methodology expressly provided that the victim may submit a written complaint on harassment at work, mandatory to be assumed by signature, or may submit a verbal complaint for which a minute has to be drawn up by the employer.
Tax and Employment Law Risks for Irish Sporting Bodies
by Mary Gavin, Managing Associate in Ogier’s Employment and Corporate Immigration team Determining employment status has been a matter of contention in recent times for Irish organisations, particularly following the Supreme Court’s judgment in The Revenue Commissioners v Karshan Midlands t/a Domino’s Pizza case. It has also become a prevalent issue in international sports.
Dentons Capitol Insights - Sounding the Drumbeat in Washington - September 2025
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New Law Adopted on Regulation of Share Premium in LLCs
Details 29 August 2025 Hits: 173 Ukraine Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode On 31 July 2025, Ukrainian Parliament adopted Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 12 of the Law of Ukraine “On Limited and Additional Liability Companies”” (the “Law”), which regulates the existence and legal regime of additional capital (share premium) in limited and additional liability companies (“LLCs”).
New Law Adopted on Regulation of Share Premium in LLCs
In particular, the Law provides that: the charter of the company may provide for the creation of additional capital (share premium) at the expense of contributions made by its participants; such additional contributions do not change the nominal value of the participants’ participatory interests or the amount of the charter capital; the amount of the additional contribution is determined by the resolution of the general meeting of the company on the acceptance of the participant’s...
Romania’s Defense Industry: Authorization as the First Strategic Step
As public awareness increases regarding the urgent need for substantial investments in the defense sector—particularly following the launch of the EU-wide defense investment initiative, ReArm Europe / Readiness 2030—a clear direction is emerging: Romania is poised to play an active role in developing defense supply chains and manufacturing capacities.
Penalty-Imposing Courts, “Fast-Track” Lawsuits, and Streamed Hearings - A Gen Z Legal Experience in the Courtroom
Courts to Pay “Penalties” The possibility of financial compensation for excessively long civil procedures was introduced by a law adopted in 2021. That legislation defined such compensation as a claim enforceable by the parties and outlined when the duration of a proceeding is deemed reasonable overall. For exceeding this time limit, compensation was set at HUF 400 per day.
Penalty-Imposing Courts, “Fast-Track” Lawsuits, and Streamed Hearings - A Gen Z Legal Experience in the Courtroom
Details 24 July 2025 Hits: 256 Hungary Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode A new legislative proposal aims to introduce several exciting innovations in civil litigation.
Legislative update: Mining Amendment (Transfer of Royalty Administration) Bill 2025
By Riaan Piek, Managing Associate. The Western Australian Government is in the process of stepping up enacting important legislative reform through the Mining Amendment (Transfer of Royalty Administration) Bill 2025 (the Bill).
The Essential Employment Guide to Annual Leave in Ireland
by Mary Gavin, Managing Associate in Ogier’s Employment and Corporate Immigration team Holiday season is upon us. It’s a time for relaxation and for employers and employees in Ireland to be clear on their statutory rights and obligations when it comes to annual leave entitlements.
CbC Reporting for Companies in U.S.-Headquartered Multinational Enterprise Groups: First R
Details 27 June 2025 Hits: 178 Ukraine Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode Ukrainian taxpayers operating within multinational enterprise groups (MNEs) with consolidated annual revenues exceeding EUR 750 million may, for the first time in 2025, be required to independently file Country-by-Country (CbC) reports. This applies in particular to companies that are part of MNEs with a U.S.-based ultimate parent entity.
The Issue of Purchasing Loan-Encumbered Real Estates Will Be Solved
Details 27 May 2025 Hits: 286 Hungary Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode The new Real Estate Registration Act that came into effect in January restructured the system for registering properties purchased in installments or subject to conditions, and introduced the so-called buyer's right.
The Issue of Purchasing Loan-Encumbered Real Estates Will Be Solved
What was the situation before? Under the old Real Estate Registration Act (in Hungarian: “régi Inytv.”), which was in effect until January, if someone entered into a property sale and purchase agreement, it was possible to request a so-called "suspension" (in Hungarian: “függőben tartás”) until the full purchase price was paid.
Maritime Liens - Risks and Protection Strategies for Ship Buyers
by Stuart Plotnek, Managing Associate, CJC A maritime lien is a powerful legal claim that allows creditors to arrest a vessel, regardless of ownership changes, unless the sale is conducted via judicial auction. Buyers of vessels must be acutely aware that maritime liens can survive a sale, even if purchased in good faith without prior knowledge of the claim. The consequences of failing to address such claims can result in financial losses, operational delays, and even the loss of the vessel.
Pregnancy Loss And The Workplace In Ireland
by Laura Ensor, Managing Associate, Dublin office, Lewis Silkin LLP As the Labour government in England, Wales and Scotland commits to introducing pregnancy loss leave (for those who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy), we take a look at the current rights of those who experience a pregnancy loss in Ireland, as well as potential future developments and what employers can do to support employees.
Ensuring Deal Certainty: The Growing Appeal of Documentary Escrow Arrangements
Details 20 March 2025 Hits: 220 Ukraine Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode In the high-stakes world of M&A transactions, deal certainty is everything. Parties invest significant time, resources, and effort into negotiating agreements, yet even the most well-structured deals can fall apart due to logistical hurdles and trust issues.
Ensuring Deal Certainty: The Growing Appeal of Documentary Escrow Arrangements
In the high-stakes world of M&A transactions, deal certainty is everything. Parties invest significant time, resources, and effort into negotiating agreements, yet even the most well-structured deals can fall apart due to logistical hurdles and trust issues. This is where the documentary escrow (or documentary storage) agreement steps in – not as a mere administrative tool but as a powerful mechanism that safeguards documents, mitigates risks and ensures seamless completion of the deal.
How partnerships are transforming payments and fintech
Strategic partnerships are on the rise in the payments and fintech space. In recent weeks we have seen traditional banks team up with technology and fintech companies to bring buy now pay later (BNPL) offerings to the market. Partnerships themselves are not a new phenomenon in the payments sphere. For years banks providing merchant services have teamed up with acquirers to provide them with acquiring infrastructure.
EU Transparency Directive
by Mary Gavin, Managing Associate in Ogier’s Employment and Corporate Immigration team On 15 January 2025, a draft bill was published with proposals to make significant changes to equality law in Ireland. The bill is the General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (the General Scheme) and the proposals it contains will amend the Employment Equality Act 1998 if passed. This article explains two changes among 12 others in the proposed legislation.
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment - how can HR teams prepare?
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment came into force on 26 October 2024, marking a significant change to the law relating to sexual harassment. The new duty requires employers to take proactive steps to protect employees and there are consequences for those that don’t do enough. So, what exactly is the new duty, and what can HR teams do to comply with it? Michelle Hobbs, Managing Associate at Stevens & Bolton, digs deeper… What is the new duty?
Pre-Nuptial Agreements: A practical love letter?
By Catherine Lowther, Managing Associate, Swinburne Maddison LLP As Valentine’s Day approaches, many lovedup couples will be focusing on planning their wedding day, having celebrated their engagements during the season of love. Engagements and wedding planning, while romantic and exciting, come with significant costs.
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