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WEBINAR: New Rules on Retirement Age – What Employers Need to Know
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
11:00 - 11:45 ( 45 mins )
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Ireland's new contractual retirement age rules are now in force, introducing a consent-based framework that will reshape how employers manage retirement and longer working. Join Legal Island and employment law expert Anne O'Connell for a practical webinar exploring what has changed, what employers need to do now, and how to minimise legal risk.
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45 minutes Duration
21st July 11:00am - 11:45am
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Ireland's New Contractual Retirement Age Rules – What Employers Need to Know

Ireland's approach to contractual retirement ages has changed significantly following the commencement of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 and the updated Code of Practice on Longer Working, which came into effect on 29 June 2026.

The new framework introduces a consent-based approach to contractual retirement, creating important new obligations for employers when managing retirement, responding to requests to work beyond retirement age, and reviewing employment contracts and workplace policies.

Join Laura McKee (Legal Island) and Anne O'Connell (Anne O'Connell Solicitors) as they explain what these legislative changes mean in practice and outline the practical steps organisations should be taking now to prepare.

Whether you're an HR professional, manager or business leader, this webinar will help you understand your responsibilities and reduce legal risk when dealing with retirement-related decisions.

What you'll learn

During this webinar, we'll cover:

  • How the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 interacts with existing equality legislation.
  • The key changes employers should make to employment contracts, policies and retirement procedures.
  • How to manage employee requests to continue working beyond contractual retirement age while minimising legal risk.
  • Common pitfalls to avoid and practical guidance for HR professionals and managers.

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for:

  • HR professionals
  • Business owners and directors
  • Line managers
  • Senior leaders
  • Employment law and HR advisers
  • Anyone responsible for managing retirement processes within their organisation

Why attend?

The new legislation represents one of the most significant changes to retirement practices in Ireland in recent years. Understanding the new requirements now will help your organisation review existing arrangements, update documentation, and ensure retirement decisions are handled fairly, consistently and in line with the law.

Register today to gain practical, expert guidance on navigating Ireland's new contractual retirement age framework with confidence.

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Laura McKee Knowledge Partner, Legal Island
Laura McKee Knowledge Partner, Legal Island
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Laura joined Legal Island as a Knowledge Partner in January 2023. Prior to that she worked as an employment law and dispute resolution solicitor with Eugene F. Collins (now Addleshaw Goddard LLP), A&L Goodbody Dublin & Belfast and as an In-House Employment Counsel Secondee at Google.

Laura is also a qualified personal and executive coach, yoga and mindfulness teacher.

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Anne O'Connell Anne O'Connell Solicitors
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Qualified as a Solicitor in 2001 and as a New York Attorney, Anne O’Connell, the Founder and Principal of the Firm, specialises in Employment Law. She holds an LLB Degree together with Diplomas in Employment Law and International Litigation and has practised with the Chief State Solicitors Office and two top-tier Irish Law Firms. Anne has acted in the largest international case taken by Ireland to date and also acted in a European case that led to the amendment to Ireland’s Constitution. Anne advises large multinational companies, semi-state companies, small businesses and employees in all areas of employment law, particularly issues that are likely to become contentious. With over two decades of specialist employment law experience, Anne formed her own specialist boutique Employment Law Firm in 2017, and thus Anne O’Connell Solicitors was born. Anne is very passionate about what she does and becomes vested in finding solutions to her clients’ issues.