Probation Periods, Contracts & HR Recordkeeping | HRLocker

What Irish Employers Must Know in 2025

Staying compliant with employment law is becoming more complex for Irish organisations. To support employers, we’ve created a practical guide that breaks down the legal requirements around probation, contracts of employment, and HR recordkeeping, based on insights from our HRLocker webinar featuring GHR Consulting.

This guide explains the core legislation, outlines employer obligations, highlights common mistakes, and provides actionable steps to ensure your HR processes are compliant, organised, and audit-ready.

Whether you’re an SME, HR professional, or business owner, this resource will help you protect your organisation, streamline processes, and reduce compliance risk going into 2025.

Inside, you’ll find straightforward guidance on the areas that matter most, including:

• Legal rules and best practices for managing probation periods
• What employment contracts must include under Irish law
• The deadlines for issuing core terms and complete written statements
• The HR records employers must keep and for how long
• Compliance risks, WRC case examples, and practical tips for staying audit-ready

Download your complimentary copy of the Probation, Contracts & HR Recordkeeping Guide to ensure your HR practices comply with Irish legislation and are fully prepared for 2025.