Karen Killalea, Partner at the Maples Group and head of our Employment team, shares insights on specific areas of employment law, examines recent cases and developments and summarises the key points for employers in Ireland.
Irish Employment Law
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Karen Killalea, Partner at the Maples Group and head of our Employment team, shares insights on specific areas of employment law, examines recent cases and developments and summarises the key points for employers in Ireland.
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Recent Episodes
June 3, 2026
Pay Transparency Laws – Update for Employers in Ireland
<p>In this episode of the Maples Group Irish Employment Law Podcast, <a href="https://maples.com/people/karen-killalea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Killalea</a> (Partner and Head of Employment) is joined by <a href="https://maples.com/people/ciara-ni-longaigh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciara Ní Longaigh</a> and <a href="https://maples.com/people/christina-connaughton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christina Connaughton</a> examine the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) (the “Directive”) and the latest developments relevant to employers in Ireland.</p><p>SPEAKERS:</p><p><a href="https://maples.com/people/karen-killalea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Killalea</a> | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | <a href="mailto:Karen.Killalea@maples.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen.Killalea@maples.com</a> | <a href="https://maples.com/people/karen-killalea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Bio</a></p><p><a href="https://maples.com/people/ciara-ni-longaigh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciara Ní Longaigh</a> | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | <a href="mailto:Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com</a> | <a href="https://maples.com/people/ciara-ni-longaigh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View bio</a></p><p><a href="https://maples.com/people/christina-connaughton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christina Connaughton</a> | Associate | +353 1 619 2077| <a href="mailto:Christina.Connaughton@maples.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christina.Connaughton@maples.com</a> | <a href="https://maples.com/people/christina-connaughton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View bio</a></p><p>RESOURCES:</p><p><a href="https://issuu.com/maplesgroup/docs/directive_-_2023_970_-_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pay Transparency Directive</a></p><p><a href="https://issuu.com/maplesgroup/docs/eu-wide-guidelines-on-gender-neutral-job-evaluatio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EU-Wide Guidlines on Gender-Neutral Job Evaluation & Classification</a></p><p><a href="https://issuu.com/maplesgroup/docs/gender_pay_gap_information_act_2021" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021</a></p>
May 22, 2026
Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025
<p>In this episode of the Maples Group Irish Employment Law Podcast, <a href="https://maples.com/people/karen-killalea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Killalea</a> (Partner and Head of Employment) and <a href="https://maples.com/people/ciara-ni-longaigh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciara Ní Longaigh</a> (Associate) discuss the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025. They provide an overview of the Act's new consent-based approach to contractual retirement ages as well as the notice and response requirements for employees and employers. They also discuss the significant penalties for non-compliance and the practical steps employers should be taking now to prepare for the commencement of the Act.</p><p>SPEAKERS:</p><p><a href="https://maples.com/people/karen-killalea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Killalea</a> | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | <a href="mailto:Karen.Killalea@maples.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen.Killalea@maples.com</a> | <a href="https://maples.com/people/karen-killalea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Bio</a></p><p><a href="https://maples.com/people/ciara-ni-longaigh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciara Ní Longaigh</a> | Associate | +353 1 619 2740 | <a href="mailto:Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciara.NiLongaigh@maples.com</a> | <a href="https://maples.com/people/ciara-ni-longaigh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View bio</a></p><p>RESOURCES</p><p>Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025: <a href="https://isu.pub/epFVBRZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://isu.pub/epFVBRZ</a></p><p>Industrial Relations Act 1990 (Code of Practice on Longer Working) (Declaration): <a href="https://isu.pub/c4wCQlN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://isu.pub/c4wCQlN</a></p><p></p><p>The Maples Group Irish legal Employment team supports our clients and provides expert employment Irish law advice to businesses across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, investment management, technology and healthcare. We pride ourselves on always striving to add value by actively working with our clients to design practices, procedures and solutions that are tailored to their business, their strategy and their employees.</p><p>Learn More: <a href="https://maples.com/services/legal-services/employment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maples.com/services/legal-services/employment</a></p>
April 21, 2026
Legal Update for Employers in Ireland – AI Regulation of Workforce Practices
<p>In this episode, Partner and head of our Employment team, Karen Killalea, and Partner and head of our Data, Commercial & Technology team, Claire Morrissey, discuss the use of AI systems in the workplace and the impact of the EU AI Act on Irish based employers as well as providing some practical tips for employers in terms of preparation for AI Act implementation.</p><p>SPEAKERS:</p><p><a href="https://maples.com/people/karen-killalea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Killalea</a> | Partner | +353 1 619 2037 | <a href="mailto:Karen.Killalea@maples.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen.Killalea@maples.com</a> | <a href="https://maples.com/people/karen-killalea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Bio</a></p><p><a href="https://maples.com/people/claire-morrissey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Claire Morrissey</a> | Partner | +353 1 619 2113 | <a href="mailto:Claire.Morrissey@maples.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Claire.Morrissey@maples.com</a> | <a href="https://maples.com/people/claire-morrissey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Bio</a></p><p>RESOURCES</p><p><a href="https://issuu.com/maplesgroup/docs/eu_ai_act?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EU AI Act </a></p><p><a href="https://issuu.com/maplesgroup/docs/gdpr_regulation?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GDPR Regulation</a></p>
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