Join us for this informative webinar Employment Legislation Changes in 2026: What to Expect \;in association with Adare.
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\nWhile the pace of change in Irish employment law slowed in 2025\, there are significant changes scheduled for 2026. The first contributions under the much-anticipated Auto-Enrolment Scheme commence in January 2026 and the deadline for transposition of the EU&rsquo\;s Pay Transparency Directive falls in June 2026.
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\nThis webinar examines these major developments along with compliance requirements to monitor in 2026 including the progress of draft legislation to consider as part of your Organisation&rsquo\;s preparations for the year ahead.
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Topics to be discussed:

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- National Minimum Wage Rate 2026
\n- Auto Enrolment
\n- Platform Workers Directive
\n- EU Transparency Directive
\n- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025
\n- Key Employment Law Bills to Monitor in 2026
\n- Employment Permits &ndash\; Minimum Annual Salary Increases\n\n

\nYou will hear expert analysis and insights based the latest market research. Industry experts and Senior HR Consultants will present in-depth analysis of the findings and the associated considerations for Employers.

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Katie Ridge\, Head of Employer Relations\, Adare.
\nChartered MCIPD and \;Barrister at Law\, Katie has a broad range of employment law experience\, specialising in workplace investigations\, grievance and disciplinary matters\, as well as representing Organisations in the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court. \;

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\nThis webinar is designed for HR Practitioners\, Senior Managers\, Business Owners. Whether you are starting out in HR or an experienced manager and business leader\, you will gain valuable insights that can immediately be applied to your Organisation.
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\nGain timely information that will help you make informed decisions and support the planning within your HR &\; People Strategies. \;This will be an interactive session with questions encouraged from attendees.

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\nTo help support you\, our members\, Cork Chamber has a strategic partnership with Adare. This partnership offers Chamber members access to free events and webinars providing critical and timely content along with continuous expert support and advice through our HR Leaders Forum and across our broad spectrum of communications channels.