The Equality Tribunal

The Equality Tribunal recently held that there is an obligation on employers to issue non-national employees with contracts of employment in a language that the foreign national can understand.

The Capital Acquisition Tax Thresholds

The Capital Acquisition Tax Thresholds for benefits taken from 1st January, 2009 to 31st December, 2009 are;
Group I - €542,544
Group II - €54,254
Group III - €27,127

The rate of tax has increased from 20% to 22%, for benefits taken on or after 20th November, 2008.

Section 47 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions Act) 2008

Permits any business tenant to contract out of his renewal rights provided he receives independent legal advice and completes a waiver document prior to the commencement date of the tenancy. This had applied only to tenants of office premises.