To mark Disability Pride Month, we provide some insights into how Reasonable Accommodation operates in the workplace and some key takeaways for employers.
EmploymentThis article explores the recent final reports on greenwashing published by the European Supervisory Authorities in response to the European Commission’s input on greenwashing risks and the supervision of sustainable finance policies.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThis article provides an overview of the key elements of the EU’s proposed new regulation banning products made with forced labour from being placed and made available in the EU or exporting from the EU.
ESG & SustainabilityThis article examines the progress being made by companies towards achieving gender balance, not only at board level but also at senior leadership and management levels. It also briefly considers the requirements introduced by the Gender Balance on Boards Directive.
EmploymentIn this article, we focus on the human rights aspects of the legislative initiatives being introduced and provide an overview of the mandatory due diligence and reporting obligations being introduced in the EU.
ESG & SustainabilityThe Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a group of residents who sought to challenge the validity of a decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for a photovoltaic solar farm on a site of approximately 90 hectares in Co. Offaly.
Energy & Natural ResourcesThis report outlines the main changes and implications of the enhanced regimes that have been introduced or will come into force in the near future.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade have launched a public consultation on the Commercial Agents Regulations 1993, with a view to potentially deregulating this area of law.
Commercial & Technology BelfastOn 18 June 2024, the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, ESMA and EIOPA) (ESAs) published a Joint Opinion on the assessment of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
Asset Management & Investment FundsThe Supreme Court has issued a judgment clarifying key points concerning the law on mandatory retirement.
EmploymentThe Irish Tax Appeals Commission has recently published its 2023 Annual Report providing an insight into the activities and trends in its area of responsibility.
TaxMandatory gender pay gap (GPG) reporting in Ireland is now in its third year and, as expected, the threshold drops this year (2024) from employers with 250 or more employees to those with 150 or more employees.
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