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Kildare company fined €225,000 following workplace fatality

A Kildare-based company has been fined €225,000 at the Kildare Circuit Court, following a workplace fatality on their premises.

Workplace fatalities increased by 61% in 2025

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) recently published provisional figures showing the number of workplace fatalities in 2025. The figures revealed that workplace fatalities in Ireland rose from 36 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, representing an increase of 61%.

New Code of Practice on part-time working

A revised Code of Practice on Access to Part-Time Working has been signed into law, offering practical guidance for both employers and employees on how part-time working arrangements should be handled.

As Pension Auto Enrolment is set to be introduced in January 2026, it is essential for business owners to prepare adequately to ensure compliance and a smooth rollout

ROI Employer Confidence Index 2025 Survey

Peninsula Group has conducted an annual survey of 79,000 businesses across Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the UK, to understand business sentiment and identify the latest trends.

Mastering Employment Contracts

Employment legislation updates are often made to account for new ways of working. A new law giving employees a right to request remote working is due to be in place by September 2021 for instance. To ensure your business operates in line with the law, you should review your employment contracts regularly.