Strategic Lawyering Published on 22 December 2014
Changes to Irish Employment Permits Legislation
Title: Changes to Irish Employment Permits Legislation
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Authors: Ger Connolly, Jane Pilkington, Avril Daly and Caragh Deasy
Law firm: Mason Hayes & Curran
Subject: As of 1 October 2014, a new employment permits regime is in force in Ireland following the commencement of the Employment Permits (Amendment) Act 2014. This contribution takes a look at the new categories of employment permits under the Act and considers how the elimination of certain gaps in the existing regime will practically affect employers and individuals alike.