DOWNLOAD: Employee File Compliance Checklist

Categories: Human Resources, Orbitus Guides

As an employer in Ireland, you are legally required to keep specific employee records for defined periods of time. Download our checklist.

These requirements come from employment law, data protection obligations, and workplace compliance standards. This Checklist is designed to help you stay compliant.

Risk of non-compliance:

  • Legal exposure: Missing or incomplete records can result in penalties under employment legislation.
  • Financial risk: Fines, back payments, or settlements may be imposed if employee data is not properly maintained.
  • Audit failures: WRC (Workplace Relations Commission) or Revenue audits may flag gaps, leading to enforcement actions.
  • Reputational damage: Poor record-keeping erodes employee trust and can harm your brand during disputes.

Download our checklist today

Jennifer O’Brien

Head of Human Resources

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