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New Code of Practice on Bullying at Work
24/02/2021 - A new Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work came into effect by way of Statutory Instrument on 23 December 2020 (Code).

Three Skills Your Employees Need In 2021
26/01/2021 - One of the momentous impacts of the pandemic has been a fundamental shift in how and where people work.

Lessons from CBI findings on fund management companies have broader application
12/11/2020 - The Central Bank of Ireland has released (27.10.20) the findings that arose from its thematic review which assessed how fund management companies have implemented the Central Bank requirements in this area – termed the CP86 framework.

The IFD/IFR: Getting to Grips with the New Remuneration Rules for Investment Firms
22/10/2020 - The Investment Firms Directive ((EU) 2019/2034) and Investment Firms Regulation (EU) 2019/2033 (IFD/IFR) take effect from 26 June 2021 and will establish a new, tailored prudential regime for MiFID investment firms.

A Level Platform: The P2B Regulation and its Impact on Online Business
23/07/2020 - On 12 July 2020, EU Regulation 2019/1150 (the “P2B Regulation” or the “Regulation”) became directly applicable across the EU. This Regulation aims to provide protection for businesses that rely on third-party online platforms to reach their customers, whilst simultaneously being designed to preserve the business model of the third-party online platforms themselves.

DPC publishes Report and Guidance on cookies following a “cross-sector and cross-size” sweep of website operators
26/05/2020 - The Report is based on a review carried out by the DPC of websites in various sectors in Ireland, including insurance, banking, media, retail and the public sector.

Considering the Impact of the High Court Decision on Business Interruption Insurance including the IPID
24/02/2021 - The landmark High Court judgment delivered by Judge McDonald on Friday, 5 February 2021 in Hyper Trust Limited t/a The Leopardstown Inn & Others v. FBD Insurance plc provided some clarity on the interpretation of policy wording of the insurance contract in relation to certain types of policy extensions covering business interruption losses arising from outbreaks of human notifiable diseases

Setting the standard for the sale and supply of digital content, services and goods in the digital health world
24/02/2021 - On 26 March 2019, the European Parliament adopted two key directives as part of the EU’s Digital Single Market Strategy, namely, Directive (EU) 2019/770 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services (the “Digital Content Directive”) and Directive (EU) 2019/771 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the sale of goods (the “Sale of Goods Directive”).

Making SPACE working from home
25/02/2021 - Giving ourselves physical and mental space is so important when working from home. Consider your family situation, your circumstances, where you live, who you’re living with, who you’re not living with, and find a balance while working from home.

Tough New Sustainability Rules Are Here – Is Your Company Ready?
24/02/2021 - On March 10, 2021, the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) will come into force. The SFDR – which forms part of the broader EU action plan for sustainable finance – is aimed at promoting disclosures related to sustainability issues.