Category: Part Time Workers
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Are There Unintended Consequences Arising from New Legislation to Protect Casual Workers?
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…
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New Employment Regulation Order for Contract Cleaners, November 2016
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…
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6 Claims Part Time or Fixed Term Workers Can Bring to the WRC
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,…
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Interns in the Workplace in Ireland-6 Tips for Internships and the Key Issues
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…
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Part Time Workers Employment Rights in Ireland-What Employers and Employees Need to Know
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…