Ireland: Contract of Employment

Partner Trish McCarvill shares insights on building a career in tax law at Winston Taylor's rapidly expanding Dublin office, which has grown to nearly 50 lawyers since its launch. She discusses the firm's new trainee program and emphasizes the importance of commercial awareness, curiosity, and professional relationships for aspiring lawyers looking to grow with the practice.

Ireland's Cabinet has approved the General Scheme of the Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill 2026, which would establish a statutory entitlement to five days' paid leave annually for employees experiencing pregnancy loss before 23 weeks' gestation. The proposed legislation includes day-one employment rights, protection against penalisation, and provisions for employers with existing more favorable schemes. Employers should begin reviewing their current leave and bereavement policies in anticipation of potential enact

The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 (the "Act") was signed into law on 16 December 2025 and is expected to enter into force during 2026.