As a Managing Knowledge Lawyer, Jacqueline is part of a team of specialist lawyers who help keep the clients and colleagues on top of developments in the rapidly changing world of employment law and policy.
Jacqueline supports the Knowledge team and the Dublin office with legal queries, manage internal knowledge resources, and contribute to our thought leadership materials.
Jacqueline draws from her extensive experience working as an employment lawyer in Ireland. In particular, Jacqueline has a unique insight into the client's perspective following her previous tenure as the sole Employment Counsel for one of Ireland's largest telecommunications providers.
Jacqueline is fluent in English and Cantonese.
The Central Statistics Office data shows the population aged 65 and over stood at 861,000 at the end of 2025, with 135,000 persons in that age group currently in employment.Â
These figures are expected to increase following commencement of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025.
The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 was enacted on 16 December 2025 (see our previous articles here and here) but commencement was delayed pending a review of the existing Code of Practice on Longer Working by the Workplace Relations Commission. The updated Code of Practice on Longer Working (S.I. No. 246 of 2026) has now been published and will come into operation on 29 June 2026. The 2025 Act will also be
Continue reading
We help hundreds of people like you understand how the latest changes in employment law impact your business.
Please log in to view the full article.
What you'll get:
- Help understand the ramifications of each important case from NI, GB and Europe
- Ensure your organisation's policies and procedures are fully compliant with NI law
- 24/7 access to all the content in the Legal Island Vault for research case law and HR issues
- Receive free preliminary advice on workplace issues from the employment team
Already a subscriber? Log in now or start a free trial
