The Covid-19 Pandemic was instrumental in accelerating all sorts of changes in the workplace, says a leading Cork-based solicitor.
Annette O’Sullivan, solicitor, with Walsh & Partners Solicitors in Cork, says it is crucial that family businesses and other SMEs be aware of new changes that are in or on the way and implement the latest requirements.
"Family businesses often believe that Employment Law requirements do not apply to 'family'. However, a family member can be an employee," Annette advises. "When expanding a business employees from outside the family are brought in. Either way, an Employer has obligations and an Employee had entitlements.
She advises that it is crucial to keep abreast of changes in employment law and review these regularly.
In this article, Annette set out some recent developments in employment law.
1.The right to Work Remotely
The Government has committed to legislate for an employee’s right to request to work remotely. There is currently no legal entitlement to work remotely. However, people are working remotely. Accordingly, Employers need to put a framework in place for current situations a future hybrid work practice.
Employers must ensure they comply with health and safety obligations for the “office at home”. If employees wish to work from abroad, there are significant legal and tax considerations.
The Right to Request Remote Work Bill will provide a legal framework for requesting, approving or refusing a request for remote work. The...
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