Employer guides
The leave entitlements Irish employers have to get right, explained plainly, from annual leave and statutory sick pay to family leave, along with the common slips that end up at the WRC.
Compassionate leave in Ireland is not a statutory entitlement, but inconsistent handling exposes employers to grievances, discrimination claims, and constructive dismissal risk. PurpleTree HR answers the questions Irish employers ask most about compassionate leave policies.
Maternity leave in Ireland raises more employer questions than almost any other HR topic. PurpleTree HR answers the seven maternity leave questions Irish employers ask most, from pay obligations and annual leave accrual to health and safety duties and return-to-work rights.
Parental leave in Ireland gives qualifying parents 26 weeks of unpaid leave per child, but Irish employers regularly make mistakes with requests, documentation, and return-to-work obligations that lead to WRC complaints.
Jury duty in Ireland places specific pay and absence obligations on employers that many SMEs are unprepared for. This Q&A covers the employer’s role when an employee receives a jury summons, including pay, protections, and the compliance risks of getting it wrong.
The Labour Court has overturned a WRC decision on statutory sick pay in Ireland, confirming that employers with more favourable company schemes can claim exemption under the Sick Leave Act 2022. This ruling highlights why sick pay policy documentation and annual review matter more than most employers realise.
Paternity leave in Ireland is a statutory entitlement that many employers treat as straightforward, until a WRC complaint arrives. This article sets out the five most common mistakes employers make with paternity leave in Ireland, from confusing it with Parent’s Leave to failing to protect employee rights during absence.
Maternity leave in Ireland carries obligations for employers that begin at pregnancy disclosure and extend well past the return to work. This article covers the five mistakes Irish employers make most often, and what they cost when a WRC notification follows.
Every employee in Ireland is entitled to a minimum of four working weeks of annual leave per year. This guide explains how entitlements are calculated, what the law says about part-time staff, and how to handle carryover, public holidays, and pay.
There is no statutory entitlement to bereavement leave in Ireland, yet most employers offer it, and the best ones have a clear policy. This guide covers compassionate leave allowances, force majeure rules, and how to support your team.
Since the Sick Leave Act 2022, Irish employers must provide statutory sick pay. The current entitlement is 5 days at 70% of normal wages, capped at €110 per day. This guide covers eligibility, certification, employer obligations, and what is changing.
Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2026, including St. Brigid’s Day. This guide lists every date and explains the employer obligations around public holiday pay, entitlements for part-time staff, and what happens when a bank holiday falls on a non-working day.
Occupational sick pay goes beyond the statutory minimum, and for many Irish SMEs, offering it is the difference between retaining good people and losing them. This guide covers how to design a fair, affordable OSP policy.
Can you contact an employee on annual leave? Legally, yes. But getting it wrong can trigger a grievance, undermine trust, or raise questions about your right-to-disconnect obligations. Here is where the line is for Irish employers.
