The Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID-19) Act 2020
In response to the COVID -19 epidemic, the houses of the Oireachtas have enacted the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID -19) Act 2020, (“the Act”).
For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the measures introduced in order to help employers navigate their way through the emergency. The measures introduced are aimed at minimising job losses and the overall impact of the virus on the economy.