Anne O'Connell

In a recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in the case of Noel O’Connell v National Council for Special Education (ADJ-00042837), the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) was found to have... Continue reading here buff.ly/3mUOvAI

In January 2026, a new Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time working (“the Code”) was introduced by the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”). The new Code aims to provide practical guidance for employers and employees in... Continue reading here buff.ly/dQzyFn6

SK Biotek Ireland Ltd v Shannon Reina (SLD262) is a recent decision by the Labour Court in respect of an appeal of a Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) decision concerning statutory sick pay. The Complainant lodged the original... Click to read buff.ly/nqsuz19

In Kim Murphy v Ryan’s Investments Unlimited Company t/a Hertz Rent A Car, the Complainant brought a claim to the Workplace Relations (“WRC”) under the Equal Status Act 2000 after she was charged with a €150 ‘valet fee’ due to... Continue reading here buff.ly/CUxrrmR

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We’re delighted to announce that our firm has been elevated to Tier 1 by The Legal 500 in their 2026 rankings which were announced today. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout our journey. buff.ly/HEK0vf7 #Legal500 #Tier1 #BoutiqueLawFirm

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“MyFutureFund” Ireland’s new auto-enrolment pension system is now in effect as of 1st January automatically enrolling “eligible” employees. While many employers were prepared for this development, what came as a surprise were the further regulations... buff.ly/Om012tZ

Tony Molloy v Kaefer Limited (ADJ-00053834) is a recent unfair dismissal case that was before the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”). The Complainant brought the complaint under the Unfair Dismissal Acts 1977-2015... Read the full article here buff.ly/ahKikNx

The employees were given until 4pm on 31st January 2025 to sign the contracts or be dismissed. At 4.01pm a notice was sent to the employees who did not sign the contract informing them that their employment had ceased... Read the full article here buff.ly/E8OO1lP

The Labour Court recently considered an appeal of a Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) decision in Ann Britton v. Amcor Flexibles Ltd ADJ-00050138. The complaint was in relation to the Sick Leave Act 2022 (“the Act”)... Read the full article here buff.ly/efCLJIz

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The Complainant commenced employment with the Respondent as a prison officer in 2008. In May 2017 while working for the Respondent, the Complainant suffered multiple injuries as a result of a serious assault by a prisoner... Read the full article here buff.ly/D9WDpwF

Karen McHale v Mayo University Hospital (ADJ-00053715) involved a constructive dismissal complaint under the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 – 2015. The Complainant claimed that she was left with no... Read the full article here buff.ly/3HhMwUK

As we journey into 2026, it’s timely to reflect on some key developments and noteworthy cases that shaped Irish Employment law last year. Read the full article here buff.ly/Nw2Nmhc

We're delighted to have been recognised again by Legal 500 (based solely on client feedback) for Client Satisfaction. We’re so grateful to our amazing team and especially to our wonderful clients for this recognition.

Anne O’Connell Solicitors is delighted to have been recognised in the Global 100 – 2026 awards for Labour & Employment Law Firm Of The Year in Ireland, 2025. A great start to the New Year and our continued thanks to our fantastic team and wonderful clients.

The Government’s new statutory retirement savings system will go live from 1st January 2026. The scheme known as MyFutureFund, will be overseen and administered by the National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority... Continue reading here buff.ly/5EVXkby

In A Female Complainant v The Health Service Executive (ADJ-00055810), the Workplace Relations Commission (the “WRC”) found that the Complainant was discriminated against by her employer on the grounds of gender. The Adjudicator... Continue reading buff.ly/WknVLle