The new banded hours legislation which came into effect on 4th March 2019, it is argued, appears to be having unforeseen, unintended consequences. Dr. Juliet McMahon, for example, argues in the Irish Times this week that “This advance may turn out to be a false dawn. Previous legislation proved toothless for zero-hours workers and this … Read more
A new Employment Regulation Order for contract cleaners will come into force 55 days from 1st November, 2016. This order provides for 3 pay increases over 3 years and other matters such as charges for uniforms. The rate of pay will be as follows: €10.05 from 1st December, 2016 or 60 days after signing of … Read more
Are you a part time worker? Or are you on a fixed term contract? Set out below you will find 6 complaints which can be brought to the Workplace Relations Commission, depending on whether you are a part timer, or fixed termer, or both. The purpose of the legislation-Protection of Employees (Part Time Work) Act, … Read more
You either love them or hate them. What’s one person’s great opportunity to gain some valuable experience is another’s exploitation of the vulnerable, needy, and naive. Regardless of your view, this piece will look at the legal aspects of internships. Well known internships in Ireland include the JobBridge scheme and various FAS initiatives. Both of … Read more
Part time workers are a major feature of the Irish workplace. And they used to have little or no protection from exploitation or abuse. Not any more. The Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act, 2001 offers a considerable degree of protection to part time and casual workers. The principle goals of this legislation are to prevent discrimination … Read more