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Experience Economy Insights - 'More than meets the eye'

April 25, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Sharon Higgins, Executive Director for Membership and Sectors in Ibec and Pat McCann, Chair of Ibec’s Experience Economy Policy Committee and formally CEO of Dalata Hotel Group, discuss our recent 'Experience Economy - More than meets the Eye' report and discuss the local, regional and national importance of the Experience Economy to the overall Irish economy. The report sets out a vision for creating the conditions for Ireland’s Experience Economy to achi...

Q1 Quarterly Economic Outlook 2024

April 15, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this episode, Ger Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec, discusses key findings from our 2024 Q1 Economic Outlook report with Ibec Economists, Hazel Ahern-Flynn and Mourad Mejdi. The Irish economy is still performing robustly, despite rising inflation and higher interest rates. This can be best seen in the fact that the economy added 90,000 jobs in the past twelve months. The global economy is entering a period of major change, however. The coming years will see more State subsidised competitio...

The Irish Techscape: Exploring Ireland’s Digital Adoption and Economy 

March 20, 2024 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

In recent years, Ireland has emerged as a dynamic hub for technology, characterized by rapid innovation, robust infrastructure, and a vibrant ecosystem of startups and multinational corporations. With a rich history steeped in technological advancement, Ireland has continually embraced cutting-edge technologies, driving forward its economic growth and societal progress. Looking ahead, Ireland is poised to continue its trajectory as a frontrunner in technology adoption and innovation. In thi...

Public Holidays that fall on a weekend

March 14, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MB

Entitlements to Public Holidays are governed by The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the method for calculating payment for Public Holidays is covered by Statutory Instrument No 475 of 1997. In this podcast, Linda Reid, Senior Employer Relations Executive and Lorraine Parkes Senior Employer Relations Team Lead, discuss entitlements when a public holiday falls at the weekend. For further guidance, Ibec members can take a look at our FAQ's in advance of the upcoming public holiday a...

Better Care, Better Business

March 12, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MB

There is a need for a fundamental change in how we value care and caregivers. For too long, care work has been invisible work and as such often undervalued. There is no centralised source of data on the breadth of actors in the care sector and more information is required to better plan for Ireland’s future healthcare needs. In this episode of Ibec Responds, Nikki Gallagher, Head of Public Affairs at Ibec speaks to her colleague Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy, regarding our r...

The Code of Practice on the Right to Request Remote and Right to Request Flexible Working

March 08, 2024 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law in April of 2023 and introduced various new entitlements, however two elements of this legislation required the drafting of a Code of Practice before the legislation could commence. This Code of Practice has now been published. In this episode, Linda Reid, Senior Employer Relations Executive and Pauline O’Hare, Senior Employment Law Manager, will discuss the Code of Practice on the right to request remote and ri...

What are Ireland’s airports doing to make aviation more environmentally sustainable?

February 29, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Ireland’s State airports play a vital role in underpinning economic prosperity and regional development. However, they recognise the need to reduce their carbon footprints substantially over the coming decade, while helping their client airlines to do likewise.  As major employers with extensive land holdings, they also have environmental responsibilities relating to the circular economy transition, maintaining air and water quality, protecting biodiversity, and ensuring public transport ac...

European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

December 21, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Jackie King, Executive Director of Ibec Global, highlights the significance of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) with Artie McConnell, Assistant United States Attorney and Deputy Chief of the National Security and Cybercrime Section at the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. They discuss the credentials required for hosting such a crucial authority and how reform of transatlantic cooperation is needed ...

Combatting Aggression and Harassment in the Workplace – How employers can best protect employees and their businesses.

December 08, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MB

With recent aggressive events taking place in Dublin city, Michael Gillen and Bernie McMeel from Ibec discuss how employers can deal with their responsibilities regarding the health and safety of their employees in these circumstances. In this episode Michael and Bernie will be Looking at the legal requirements pertaining to health and safety of employees exposed to aggression, and discussing controls that can be put in place to minimise risks to employees, and giving some practical solutio...

Economic Outlook Q4 2023

December 06, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

For this episode of Ibec Responds, we are joined by Ibec's own Fergal O'Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, and Gerard Brady, Chief Economist. They discuss the key findings from our 2023 Q4 Economic Outlook. With the economy now entering a period of slowdown and consolidation, Government decisions on labour costs are now a major concern for business. You can read the full Economic Outlook report on our website here.  Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podca...

COP28 - Great expectations amidst controversy

December 05, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

The UN’s 28th annual global climate talks (COP28) are firmly underway in Dubai and expectations are running high that a significant breakthrough could be delivered in the coming days. The national statements and ceremonial events with global leaders have largely concluded and the focus now sharply turns to the negotiations themselves. While there is optimism, the need to reach a complete consensus is extremely demanding, and this year’s event has already been troubled by controversy.  In th...

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 - Domestic Violence Leave

November 23, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.03 MB

The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law in April of this year and introduces various new entitlements for employees, one of which includes domestic violence leave, which will commence on 27 November. In this podcast, Pauline O’Hare, Senior Employment Law Manager and Aoife McFadden, Senior Employment Law Solicitor, discuss the upcoming entitlement to domestic violence leave Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here...

Recent Labour Court Decisions on Discrimination on the grounds of Age

November 01, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MB

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Muireann McEnery and Ciar Murtagh discuss two recent Labour Court decisions dealing with claims of discrimination on the grounds of age by individuals who wished to remain in employment past their normal retirement age. In both of these cases, the Employers were successful and they provide interesting take-aways for employers. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay ...

Ibec HR Update Survey 2023

October 26, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

In this podcast, Fiona Higgins and Stephen Driver discuss the findings of this year’s HR update survey including key insights into pay and resourcing as well as trends relating to HR priorities and investments, learning and development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), Hybrid and flexible working, ESG and Wellbeing. The findings of the survey guide policy making and establish best practice in the development of HR related initiatives for employers. Thank...

Reaction to Budget Day 2024

October 11, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MB

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Ibec economists, Ger Brady and Hazel Ahern-Flynn sit down to discuss their reaction to this year's budget which showed ambition in terms of investment and establishment of schemes for SME's and startups. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

Safeguarding Ireland's competitiveness: Budget 2024

October 05, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

In this episode of Ibec Responds, Ibec Chief Economist, Ger Brady and Executive Director of Employer Relations, Maeve McElwee sit down to discuss upcoming budget and the far-reaching impact of increasing labour costs for businesses. By 2026 Government plans to replace the national minimum wage with a new, higher living wage.  This will be set at 60% of the hourly medial wages.  Here, Maeve and Ger discuss the lack of urgency in mitigating the potential unintended consequences of what will b...

Seasonal employment law update - Autumn 2023

September 27, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

The autumn season is often a busy time of year from an employee relations and employment law perspective, and we expect 2023 to be no different.  In this podcast, Linda Reid, Senior Employer Relations Executive and Briana Duffy, Employer Relations Executive, provide listeners with an update on any legislative developments we expect to see over the Autumn period along with other HR updates or watchpoints for employers to be aware of. Learn more about upcoming Ibec webinars mentioned in thi...

30 Years of the EU Single Market

September 12, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

The European single market represents a vital component of Ireland's economy. Over the past thirty years Ireland has been able to take advantage of the free flow of goods, services, capital, and people, which has led to significant growth in the country's trade and investment.  The single market has provided Irish businesses with access to a market of over 500 million consumers, allowing them to expand their customer base and increase revenue. For this episode of Ibec Responds join Pat Ivor...

Could Ireland’s tradition of storytelling support our diversity

August 30, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Ireland has a long and tradition of storytelling, from captivating mythology to heartfelt recounting of daily life to tales that impart lessons or foster a sense of community or historical understanding. These fascinating stories pique interest, broaden horizons, and encourage us to learn about and experience the world outside our own. They told in poems and homes, through ballads or fairy and folk tales.    We explore how the tradition of storytelling can serve as a tool for understanding ...

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, Update and Practical Tips for Employers

August 08, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MB

The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 was signed into law in April of this year and introduces various new entitlements for employees. In this podcast, Linda Reid, Senior Employer Relations Executive and Nichola Harkin, Head of Employment Law Services, provide listeners with a practical view of the new rules relating to breastfeeding breaks and leave for medical care purposes. They also update listeners on when we might expect to see the remaining entitlements includin...

Climate Action: A Toolkit for Business

June 29, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

For businesses, climate action is no longer simply a question of environmental compliance and corporate responsibility. Today it is a matter of business value and competitiveness. Businesses that do not address their climate impacts will increasingly get left behind by consumers, investors, and talent. Most businesses recognise these imperatives but simply do not know where to start. The task is complicated by an overabundance of target setting frameworks, climate pledges, policies, and comm...

Talent to Thrive: A new Paradigm for Education and Enterprise

May 29, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Internationally, Ireland’s education system has an enviable reputation due to high participation in higher education and the collaborative nature of the system in the development of a graduate talent stream.  Talented people, the availability of key skills, and the ability to connect easily with universities are real positive features of Ireland’s competitive offering. Ibec have been at the forefront in highlighting the national deficit created by underinvestment in this sector. The devasta...

Untouched Talent: A unique look at entrepreneurship through the lens of disability

May 08, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Finding and sustaining work is a challenge for many people with disabilities, and often conversations around disabilities come from a place of reasonable accommodation rather than capturing the talent and innovation that many people with disabilities bring to their work. People with disabilities make up 13.5% of the population in Ireland, yet only 36.5% (of people aged 15-64 with a disability) are at work.  Ibec’s Founders campaign aims to establish an eco-system in which Irish entrepreneur...

Talent to Thrive: EU Year of Skills

April 20, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

2023 is the European Year of Skills, which aims to address skills shortages in the European Union and boost the EU skills strategy. In this episode of Ibec Responds we explore the importance of lifelong learning to business and how Ibec is driving this important initiative. Nikki Gallagher, Ibec Head of Public Affairs,  is joined by Claire McGee, Ibec Head of Education and Innovation Policy, and Meadhbh Costello, Ibec Social and Education Policy Executive, to discuss talent opportunities a...

The challenges and frequently asked questions around mandatory retirement age

April 12, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MB

Better health and the subsequent increase in life expectancy has created a demographic where people are seeking to work longer. Following the publication of the Report of the Commission on Pensions and the Oireachtas Joint response, Government announced in September 2022 a series of landmark reforms to the State Pension system in Ireland. On the 10 October 2022, Government approved the General Scheme of the Auto Enrolment Bill. While we await legislation in this area , this KC Connect epis...

Irish Beef Sector Sustainability Report: Progress to Date and Roadmap to 2030

March 22, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MB

Meat Industry Ireland, the Ibec sector association representing the primary beef, pork and lamb processing facilities located in the Republic of Ireland, launched the Irish Beef Sector Sustainability report in February. The report outlines the progress the industry has made to date in reducing GHG emissions and delineating the roadmap to further emissions reductions in line with government Climate Action Plan targets.  In this episode of Ibec Responds, Síle Sweeney, Senior Executive at Meat...

Navigating the first 6 months of the employment relationship

March 15, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB

The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations, S.I. No. 686/2022 were signed into law on 16 December 2022. The Regulations amend existing legislation concerning contracts of employment and introduce new obligations in relation to probation and parallel employment.  In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec solicitors Catriona McKeating and Pauline O’Hare will run through the terms that must now be included in contracts of employment, the pitfalls of exclusivity c...

Small Businesses with Big Ambitions: Part Three

March 06, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Our past few episodes of Ibec Voices placed a focus on a critical component of the Irish economy, the small business community.  We visited the Small Firms Association Strategic Management Masterclass in Athlone to sit down with SFA National Small Business Awards Finalists and hear their stories. This two-day programme is offered as part of the prize package for Finalists. We were joined by a selection of owners, managers, and employees of small business from all sectors and from across Ir...

Small Businesses with Big Ambitions: Part Two

March 02, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Our next few episodes of Ibec Voices will place a focus on a critical component of the Irish economy, the small business community.  We visited the Small Firms Association Strategic Management Masterclass in Athlone to sit down with SFA National Small Business Awards Finalists and hear their stories. This two day programme is offered as part of the prize package for Finalists.  We were joined by a selection of owners, managers and employees of small business from all sectors and from acros...

Probationary Periods: Legislative Developments and Industrial Relations considerations

March 01, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Aisling McDevitt and Kevin Feighery discuss the transposition of the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working conditions into Irish law as it relates to probationary periods, and the role of fair procedures in the context of the Industrial Relations Acts.  The discussion will include the current position on the following legislation:  The commencement of S.I. No. 686/2022 - European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions...

Small Businesses with Big Ambitions: Part One

February 28, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Our next few episodes of Ibec Voices will place a focus on a critical component of the Irish economy, the small business community.  We visited the Small Firms Association Strategic Management Masterclass in Athlone to sit down with SFA National Small Business Awards Finalists and hear their stories. This two day programme is offered as part of the prize package for Finalists. We were joined by a selection of owners, managers and employees of small business from all sectors and from across...

Architects and Advocates: Bertie Ahern and Alastair Campbell

February 27, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.71 MB

Ibec is marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement with a new campaign, For Peace + Prosperity. The campaign illustrates the pivotal role that business has played in perpetuating peace and prosperity on the island. In this episode of Ibec Responds,  Ibec CEO Danny McCoy is joined by two important architects and advocates of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement , former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Alastair Campbell, former Director of Communications for Prim...

More than Meets the Eye: Ireland’s Experience Economy

February 20, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

The Experience Economy is a diverse and substantial part of Irish life and plays an important role in Ireland’s international reputation as a place to live, work and visit. In this episode we will discuss the scale of Ireland's Experience Economy, Ibec’s ambitions for its growth, and recommendations to Government for further support. We are joined by Sharon Higgins, Ibec Executive Director of Membership and Sectors, and Pat McCann, Non-Executive Director of Glenveagh Properties and Former D...

Building a Resilient Digital Society

January 31, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

With global pandemics, climate change and military aggression against Ukraine, we see unprecedented generational challenges to our economy and well-being. A core element in responding to these challenges involves technological change, how we interact with that change and with each other.   In this episode of Ibec Voices we are joined by Jackie King, Executive Director of Ibec Global, and Ciaran Martin, Professor of Practice in the Management of Public Organisations, Blavatnik School of Gove...

Better Housing, Better Business

January 30, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

An inadequate supply of affordable housing is the greatest impediment to attracting and retaining talented workers, without whom business investment and expansions are not possible. In this episode of Ibec Responds we are joined by Ibec Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence Fergal O'Brien and Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy Gerard Brady. They share their insights into the key findings of Ibec's new 'Better Housing, Better Business' report. The report advocates for su...

Employment Legislation- December Update

December 20, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MB

This year has seen a vast array of proposed new employment legislation, along with the requirement to transpose EU Directives into local legislation, with many employers waiting for clarity on dates of commencement of these Acts.   In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Aoife McFadden and Linda Reid appraise employers of these pieces of legislation and outline what timeframes we can expect for them being enacted.  Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, vis...

Gender equality and sexual harassment post #MeToo with Jackson Katz Ph.D.

December 12, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Ireland has made some real progress on gender equality over the last number of decades. We’ve seen significant changes in both the personal and professional lives of women.  However, since the #MeToo movement, and throughout the pandemic, a real spotlight has been shone on how fragile some of that hard won progress is.    In this Ibec Voices episode we will be exploring a transformative approach to promoting gender equality and preventing sexual harassment in both the personal and professio...

Ibec HR Update 2022 - Workplace Trends and Insights

December 05, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Stephen Driver and Fiona Higgins discuss the pay and HR trends emerging from the recently published HR Update report. Addressing issues relating to pay forecasting for 2023 and HR priorities, the report expresses the views of 329 Senior HR leaders employing over 143,000 of the Irish workforce.    Read the report here. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here.

Ibec HR Update 2022 - Workplace Trends and Insights

December 05, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Stephen Driver and Fiona Higgins discuss the pay and HR trends emerging from the recently published HR Update report. Addressing issues relating to pay forecasting for 2023 and HR priorities, the report expresses the views of 329 Senior HR leaders employing over 143,000 of the Irish workforce.    Read the report here. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to...

Exploring Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter

November 28, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Gender equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of progressive societies. While female representation in the general population of financial services firms tends to be equally balanced, significant differences emerge in the progression to more senior levels.  Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter is an industry-led, Government-supported measure to encourage gender diversity in the financial services industry in Ireland. The Charter will allow financial services firms to devise commi...

COP27: Reflections with Minister Eamon Ryan

November 25, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

In the final episode of our Ibec Responds mini-series on COP27, Fergal O’Brien, Ibec Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, sits down with Minister Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport. They reflect on COP27, and discuss what it means in terms of our progress in relation to climate, and for Irish citizens and the economy.  Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec...

How a crisis highlights the critical depth and breadth of HR

November 21, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

We were delighted to have David Collings, Professor of Human Resource Management at DCU, as a guest speaker at Ibec's HR Leadership Summit in October. The impactful research he and his colleagues have conducted into the lessons from the HR response to Covid-19 spotlights many lessons that will continue to resonate as we manage through the current economic challenges facing business. In this episode of Work Talks, Maeve McElwee, Ibec Executive Director of Employer Relations, sits down with P...

COP27: Loss and damage- a thorny issue

November 17, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

In this episode of our Ibec Responds mini-series on COP27,  Dr Neil Walker, Ibec Head of Infrastructure, speaks with Stephen Prendiville, Head of Sustainability at EY Ireland, who is currently attending COP27.  They discuss financial liability for loss and damage, proving to be a highly  controversial issue in this year’s negotiations. They also highlight recent ground-breaking agricultural research aimed at ensuring better food security for communities whose crops and livestock are impacte...

ESG- more than another acronym

November 14, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Observers say that within a matter of years, 100 per cent of investments will consider ESG risks and opportunities.  Business leaders around the globe are tackling how to integrate meaningful economic, social and governance frameworks into their organisations' strategy.  As further attention is placed on this expanded set of criteria, no business can afford to ignore it. In this episode Jackie King, Executive Director, Ibec Global, is joined by Helle Bank Jorgensen, CEO and Founder, Compet...

Penalisation

November 11, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MB

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Sophie Crosbie and James Cleary discuss the issue of penalisation under various pieces of employment legislation including the Protected Disclosures Acts and the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. The rule against penalisation arise in a wide variety of employment legislation in in addition to specific protection for whistle-blowers and persons raising safety concerns.    This places a prohibition on employers from engaging in retaliator...

COP27: The EU's role in raising global ambitions

November 11, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Our COP27 mini-series continues. For this episode we are joined by Neil Willoughby, Ibec European Affairs Senior Executive, and Seán Kelly, Member of the European Parliament. They sit down in the European Parliament before the MEP departs for Sharm-el-Sheikh as the only Irish MEP in the European Parliament delegation attending COP27.  They discuss the European Parliament’s role and priorities at COP27, EU leadership on climate financing, and the wider European Parliament energy and environ...

COP27: The role of cities in climate discussions

November 10, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Welcome back to our Ibec Responds mini-series on COP27, where we provide timely updates and analysis on  the 27th annual Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.   In this episode we are joined by Aidan Sweeney, Ibec Head of Enterprise and Regulatory Affairs, and Councillor Allison Gilliland, Dublin City Councillor and COP27 Delegate with the European Committee of the Regions. Together they discuss the involvement of cities and regions in the c...

COP27: A New Hope or Groundhog Day?

November 07, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MB

Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing an Ibec Responds mini-series of episodes focusing on the proceedings at COP27. World leaders and policy makers have descended upon Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt to attend the 27th annual Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (or COP27).  In this episode we are joined by Dr Neil Walker, Ibec Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment, who will outline the programme for COP27 and the key areas ...

A Claimant’s obligation to mitigate their losses in Unfair Dismissal Complaints

November 04, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MB

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Declan Thomas and Terry Mac Namara discuss the obligations on a Claimant to mitigate their losses when taking a complaint for unfair dismissal to the WRC. The common law rule of mitigation of damages applies to compensation for unfair dismissal. This places a requirement on a Claimant to demonstrate an effort to mitigate their financial loss by way of attempting to secure employment following their termination. In considering a claim under the Unf...

The Supreme Court decision in the case of Maurice Power V HSE

November 04, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MB

In this episode of KC Connect, Ibec experts Mairead Crosby and Muireann McEnery discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in the case of Maurice Power V HSE.   The case deals with the topic of acting up and fixed term contracts and whether a permanent employee who moves to a different role on a fixed term contract basis is precluded from relying on the provisions around CIDs contained in the Fixed Term Work Act 2003  Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit ...