Over the next four years, Irish businesses will see a significant transformation in payroll regulations, systems, and compliance obligations. From SEPA file updates to pension auto-enrolment and gender pay gap reporting, employers need to act now to prepare for what’s coming.

Ireland’s retirement framework is set to change significantly with the introduction of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025. This legislation will provide employees with the right to remain in work until the State Pension Age (currently 66) even where their employment contract specifies an earlier retirement age, such as 65 or below.