Wage and Hour, UK, Ireland

Northern Ireland: Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 6/5/2025

In February 2025, the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland closed a public consultation that began late last year on the proposed introduction of a requirement for Northern Ireland employers to report on their...more

“Show Me the Money” – the EU Pay Transparency Directive Comes into Effect

Littler on 6/30/2023

A new EU Directive on pay transparency came into force earlier this month. Member States have until June 7, 2026 to introduce new legislation to give effect to the Directive. European employers should take note as the...more

Gender Pay Reporting in Ireland – how, when, and (critically) why?

Littler on 8/1/2022

The countdown for new legislation in Ireland requiring large companies to report on differences in pay between men and women has begun, with many Irish employers required to prepare and submit gender pay gap reports in...more

Littler Global Guide - Ireland - Q4 2021

Littler on 2/1/2022

Increase in Minimum Wage - New Legislation Enacted - With effect from January 1, 2022, the national minimum wage will increase from €10.20 to €10.50 per hour for employees aged 20 or over....more

Remote working in Ireland - what's changing?

Littler on 8/2/2021

The Irish government has recently announced that it plans to provide employees with the right to request remote working. As many employers turn their mind to bringing employees back into the office, what’s the law on remote...more

Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: February 2020

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/3/2020

China - Expedited Permit Processing for Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals in Shanghai and Coronavirus Related Travel Restrictions - Effective immediately, certain Category A (highly-skilled) applicants seeking permission to...more