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WRC Code of Practice giving Irish employees the right to disengage from work outside normal hours, in force since 1 April 2021. Admissible in WRC and Labour Court proceedings.

Irish anti-discrimination regime covering employment. Prohibits discrimination across nine grounds, requires reasonable accommodation for disability, and is enforced through the WRC.

Department of Enterprise system that issues nine types of employment permit allowing non-EEA nationals to work in Ireland. Online via the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS).

Primary Irish statute governing maximum weekly working hours, daily and weekly rest periods, breaks, Sunday premiums, public holidays and annual leave for most employees.

Irish whistleblower protection regime. Employers with 50 or more workers must operate a formal internal reporting channel. Workers who report wrongdoing are protected from penalisation.

Statutory right for Irish employees with six months service to formally request remote working. Created by the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023.

Mandatory paid sick leave for Irish employees, introduced by the Sick Leave Act 2022. Phased in from 3 days in 2023, rising to 10 days from 2026 onward.

Irish statute requiring employers to provide a written statement of core employment terms within five days of starting, and a fuller written statement within one month.

Irish statutes setting out when a dismissal is presumed unfair, the fair procedures employers must follow, and the WRC remedies of reinstatement, re-engagement or compensation up to two years' pay.

Ireland's statutory body that resolves employment disputes, inspects workplaces and adjudicates complaints under most employment, equality and industrial relations legislation.

Match funding for established microenterprises (trading over 18 months) investing in growth, capped at EUR150,000.

Subsidised, industry-led training delivered through sector and regional learning networks - employers typically pay 30-50% of the commercial cost.

Free 12-week mentoring and learning programme funded by Skillnet Ireland and delivered with the Small Firms Association, pairing SMEs with a senior business mentor.