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Episode 70 (Part Two): Key Employment themes and trends for 2026
In this two-part episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, is joined by senior associates Rachel Kenny, Jennifer Bassett, Colum Holland, Trina Dzidonu and Ciara Taggart to examine the key employment law changes and themes that will likely be across the desks of employers and HR professionals in 2026.
In Part Two, Bryan, Trina, Colum, and Ciara discuss recent developments in global mobility and immigration, trends in whistleblowing, and the growing impact of AI on WRC litigation, workplace processes and employer compliance.
4 Feb 2026
Episode 70 (Part One): Key Employment themes and trends for 2026
In this two-part episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, is joined by senior associates Rachel Kenny, Jennifer Bassett, Colum Holland, Trina Dzidonu and Ciara Taggart to examine the key employment law changes and themes that will likely be across the desks of employers and HR professionals in 2026.
In Part One, Bryan, Rachel and Jennifer discuss the Pay Transparency Directive and the evolving landscape around return‑to‑office practices, flexible working arrangements and managing poor performance.
28 Jan 2026
Episode 69: AI in employment disputes - challenges for employers
In this episode of the Matheson Employment Law Podcast Series, Bryan Dunne, Head of Employment, is joined by partner Alice Duffy to examine the growing trend of employees using generative AI tools to draft workplace grievances, disciplinary responses and appeal submissions. The discussion explores the practical impact this is having on employers, recent WRC and Irish High Court decisions involving AI generated legal submissions, and the WRC’s new guidance on the responsible use of AI.
Bryan and Alice also outline practical steps for employers in managing AI generated complaints, the risks for employers deploying AI within HR processes, and the implications of the EU AI Act for workplace decision making.
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