Covid-19 crisis means employment law is in 'uncharted waters'

Brigid O’Donnell of Cantillons Solicitors, Cork said the Covid-19 crisis means businesses are now navigating unprecedented employment law scenarios

Legal practitioners in Ireland said the Covid-19 crisis means employers and workers are now in uncharted waters when it comes to employment law and issues around safe work practices.

While the majority of businesses around the country have been shut down, large numbers of people still remain in employment in essential areas.