While the pace of change in Irish employment law slowed in 2025, there are significant changes scheduled for 2026. The first contributions under the much-anticipated Auto-Enrollment Scheme commence in January 2026 and the deadline for transposition of the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive falls in June 2026.
This webinar examines these major developments along with compliance requirements to monitor in 2026 including the progress of draft legislation to consider as part of your Organisation’s preparations for the year ahead.
To support organisations with their compliance activity this year, HRLocker and Adare HRM invite you to a webinar focusing on changes in Irish employment law.
This webinar will be held on Wednesday, 4th February 2026 and will look at the most anticipated employment law developments in 2026 including:
- National Minimum Wage Rate 2026
- Auto Enrolment
- Platform Workers Directive
- EU Transparency Directive
- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025
- Key Employment Law Bills to Monitor in 2026
- Employment Permits – Minimum Annual Salary Increases
This webinar is designed for HR professionals, people managers, and compliance officers. Whether you are starting out in HR or an experienced manager, you will gain valuable insights that can immediately be applied to your organisation.
Katie Ridge
HEAD OF EMPLOYER RELATIONS | Adare HRM
Katie Ridge, Chartered MCIPD, Barrister at Law, has practical HR experience combined with substantial employment law knowledge and workplace investigation know-how.
Katie has a broad range of employment law experience specialising in workplace investigations, grievance and disciplinary matters, as well as representing Organisations in the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court.
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