Employment Law at 11 - July 2023

Julie Holmes discusses your employment-related questions with Seamus McGranaghan from the employment team at O'Reilly Stewart Solicitors.

As schools close their doors for the summer break, employers face a unique set of challenges. Seamus tackles hot topics such as the ongoing tug of war between employers and employees about returning to the office, navigating childcare obligations, supporting working parents, and finding the perfect balance between professional dress codes and staying cool during scorching weather.

Seamus answers your questions, including:

• What impact would a return to the office mean for working parents?
• What can employers do to help their employees with the cost of living dilemma of working from home with increased energy costs or increased childcare costs if they return to the office?
• How does childcare support differ in NI from GB where new incentives have been announced?
• What considerations should employers be aware of during hot weather such as maximum temperatures?
• Tips on dealing with appropriate work attire when the mercury rises
• How do you handle employees who call in sick when holiday leave isn’t granted?

For read the recent Irish News article written by Seamus on the topic of childcare, please click here: https://www.irishnews.com/business/2023/06/20/news/childcare_implications_on_employees_if_office_working_becomes_the_default-3347116/

Please note that the employment law matters discussed in this webinar apply primarily to Northern Ireland.