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The Future Of Retirement In The Workplace: What The Contractual Retirement Ages Act 2025 Means For Employers
Ireland's Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 fundamentally reshapes workplace retirement dynamics by granting eligible employees the right to object to retirement before reaching State Pension age. Employers now face strict procedural requirements, including individualized assessments and formal written responses within tight deadlines, with significant penalties for non-compliance. How will organizations navigate these new obligations while balancing operational needs against employee rights
Ireland Employment
RL
RDJ LLP
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Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 Commencing Monday 29 June 2026: The Pensions Perspective
Ireland's Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 takes effect on June 29, 2026, granting employees the right to refuse retirement at contractual ages below the State pension age of 66. How will this legislation impact occupational pension schemes, particularly regarding benefit accrual, contribution payments, and the timing of member entitlements?
Ireland Employment
AC
Arthur Cox
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Contractual Retirement Ages: New Rules Take Effect On 29 June 2026 — What Employers Need To Know
Ireland's Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 introduces a consent-based framework allowing employees to work beyond contractual retirement ages until State pension age. The revised Code of Practice on Longer Working provides comprehensive guidance on notification procedures, objective justification requirements, and best practices for managing an aging workforce.
Ireland Employment
AC
Arthur Cox
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The Maples Irish Employment Law Podcast – Legal Update For Employers In Ireland – AI Regulation Of Workforce Practices
In this episode, Partner and head of our Employment team, Karen Killalea, and Partner and head of our Data, Commercial & Technology team, Claire Morrissey, discuss the use of AI systems in the workplace and the impact of the EU AI Act on Irish based employers as well as providing some practical tips for employers in terms of preparation for AI Act implementation.
Ireland Technology
MG
Maples Group
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