Maples Group

This Practice Note outlines how direct discrimination by an employer is dealt with under Ireland’s Employment Equality Act 1998 (Ireland) (EEA 1998 (IRL)) as amended. It defines protected characteristics, explains the comparator requirement, burden of proof, and legal exceptions. Case law illustrates complexities in proving discrimination, including on grounds of disability, gender, and family status. Victimisation and redress mechanisms are also addressed.

This Practice Note provides information on the restrictions and limits put in place on working hours, shift patterns and other similar rules in Ireland. This area of law is primarily governed by the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 (Ireland).