Are you confused about statutory leave in Ireland? I don’t blame you-it can be very confusing. Here is a quick and easy guide to statutory leave entitlements in Ireland. I hope you find it helpful. (Please read this disclaimer, though). Annual Leave Full time employee 4 working weeks where employee works in excess of 1,365 … Read more
There are a number of claims you can bring to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in respect of adoptive leave, carer’s leave, parental leave, force majeure leave, and maternity leave. Adoptive Leave Have you been granted adoptive leave entitlements? Section 6 of the Adoptive Leave Act, 1995 entitles employed adoptive mothers or sole male adopters … Read more
Are you an employer? Have you a member of staff absent from work due to illness? Do you worry about how to properly manage employees’ absence? Are you concerned that you’re not sure how to manage sickness related absence? Many of my clients were in the same boat. But they’re not worried anymore. Do you … Read more
Budget 2016 saw new parental leave entitlements being announced. Statutory paternity leave of two weeks was announced and is to take effect in September 2016. This will be paid at a rate of €230 per week and will be based on the same prsi requirements as maternity leave. Up to now most men would have to take … Read more
Calculating holiday entitlements can be a real pain. And can lead to bad feeling and a sense of grievance if not done correctly. How do you calculate holiday entitlements in Ireland? Annual leave, like minimum rest periods for employees, is covered by the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and is a statutory right of … Read more