Friday Round Up Ireland 01/05/2026
Published on: 01/05/2026
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Christine, Julie, and Laura - known as the Knowledge Team - bring extensive expertise in employment law, HR, and learning & development. With diverse backgrounds spanning top-tier law firms, in-house roles, and voluntary organisations across the UK and Ireland, they provide informed and strategic support on employment matters.

Our team includes qualified (now non-practising) employment solicitors with experience in both legal and corporate sectors, alongside an experienced HR professional and CIPD Associate Member, ensuring a well-rounded approach to workplace challenges.

This week’s Friday Round Up brings fresh case law, cautionary tales, and just enough workplace drama to remind us why “fictional fashion house” still needs an Employee Handbook 👠

Coffee First, Then These Top 5 Reads ☕️

  1. WRC drops its 2025 Annual Report, and there is plenty to unpack 📊
  2. Ireland tops the EU charts for the disability employment gap, but not in a good way 📉
  3. Commuting chaos meets fuel crisis, and remote work is back in the spotlight 🚗
  4. Introvert at work? Here is how to get ahead without shouting the loudest 🤫
  5. Tune in: AI for HR Weekly Podcast with Barry Phillips 🎙️


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Disclaimer The information in this article is provided as part of Legal Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article. This article is correct at 01/05/2026
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