Employing Young People for a Summer Job?  As the schools break up and exams get under way you might be considering employing young people during the summer months. There are many opportunities for students looking for a summer job.  Be aware that under the Protection of Young…

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs – Áras an Uachtaráin Friday 4th May 2018 I was so honored to be invited by the president Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina to a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin to recognise the contribution of female entrepreneurship in Ireland. It was…

5 Quick GDPR wins for HR & Payroll Personnel The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline is fast approaching. The increasing company obligations are putting a strain on many employees in their preparation for May 25th. With that in mind we have detailed 5 quick GDPR…

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Payroll Compliance The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect May 25th 2018 replacing the current data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. New rules will come into force that will have significant implications on…

Easter Bank Holiday Confusion A regular query that we receive around this time of year is: “Is Good Friday a Bank Holiday?” The answer is yes, Good Friday is a Bank Holiday – i.e. it’s a holiday for banks (and some other businesses). However, it’s NOT…

Banded Hours – 8 Key New Requirements for Employers and Payroll Professionals In our previous article, Zero Hour Contracts, we highlighted the impact of a Zero Hour Contract ban on employers and payroll professionals, which would come into effect if the bill “Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill…

Zero Hour Contract Ban and Its Effect on Employers and Payroll Professionals A new bill has been published that seeks to ban Zero Hour Contracts in Ireland. Find out what exactly a Zero Hour Contract is, when it may be prohibited, what impact it will have…

Employer P60 and P35 Deadline Clarification, Obligations and Useful Guidelines It’s that time of year again where many businesses encounter confusion around P60 and P35 deadlines and obligations. We posted a useful article on this last year, read it here: Employer P60 and P35 Obligations, which…

Compliance and Regulatory Updates: January 2018 Revenue has released various technical information updates in January. The updates relate to topics such as the deductions of expenses, civil partnerships, mortgage interest relief, home carer tax credit and the deduction of loan interest in relation to residential accommodation….

How To Pay Employee Tax in Ireland New employers in, or coming to, Ireland can naturally experience difficulty and confusion around their payroll obligations. Getting to grips with any new set of regulations and processes can be daunting. One common query that we receive, primarily from…