At a Glance

• Effective September 2, 2024, Ireland will introduce a new employment permit for seasonal workers, streamline its labour market testing processes, and modify its ‘change of employer’ rules.
• Authorities have provided further details regarding these new rules, including with respect to automatic cancellation of existing permits, digitised labour market testing, change of employer timeframes, and minimum salary levels.
• These reforms are part of the recently enacted Employment Permits Act 2024, which also introduces new notification obligations, among other changes. Up to now, its provisions had not yet taken effect.
• When implemented, these reforms are likely to make it easier for employers to attract talent, though may also present administrative challenges in the context of the Irish government’s increased focus on compliance.

The situation

The new Employment Permits Act goes into effect on September 2, 2024. Among other things, the Act introduces a new employment permit for seasonal workers and dependents, streamlines Ireland’s labour market testing processes, and modifies its ‘change of employer’ rules.

A closer look

Background

Looking ahead

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