Irish HR and Employment Law Developments
The Irish HR and Employment Law Developments interviews Ireland's leading employment lawyers and HR experts to provide practical advice to HR professionals and employers throughout Ireland. Developed from Legal Island's live webinar series with thousands of listeners. Sponsored by HR Locker.
Irish HR and Employment Law Developments
New Rules on Retirement Age – What Employers Need to Know
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Ireland's approach to contractual retirement ages changed significantly on 29 June 2026 with the commencement of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 and the updated Code of Practice on Longer Working.
These changes introduce a new consent-based framework that will affect how employers manage retirement, employee requests to work beyond retirement age, and the drafting of contracts and workplace policies.
Laura McKee of Legal Island is joined by Anne O'Connell of Anne O'Connell Solicitors, who explains what the new framework means in practice and the steps employers should be taking now.
This episode explores:
How the new legislation interacts with existing equality law
Practical changes employers should make to contracts, policies and retirement procedures
Managing requests to continue working beyond retirement age while minimising legal risk
Common pitfalls and practical tips for HR professionals and managers.