Could Ireland’s remote working rules become more favourable to workers?

RDJ Employment Partner Jennifer Cashman shares insights in an article by Cliff Taylor in The Irish Times on whether a 2026 review of the key Irish legislation will maintain the right for employers to decide when employees can work from home.

Jennifer highlights a recent decision by the Australian National Workplace Tribunal (the equivalent of the WRC), where an employer was ordered to accommodate an employee’s request to work entirely remotely. The decision has drawn interest from similar jurisdictions, including Ireland, and offers important lessons for employers. 

Read the full Irish Times article here.
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