If you work on Sunday you are entitled to be paid a premium pursuant to section 14 of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, 14.— (1) An employee who is required to work on a Sunday (and the fact of his or her having to work on that day has not otherwise been taken … Read more
Are you a plumber or pipefitter? If you are there is a new sectoral employment order which sets minimum pay rates and other conditions of employment for you. The sectoral employment order (SEO) came into force on 6th March, 2018 and covers the following employees: Qualified Plumbers and Registered Apprentice Plumbers (Craftsperson) and Qualified Pipefitters … Read more
Have you missed work due to the ‘Beast from the East’ or ‘Storm Emma’, or any other bad weather event? Are you entitled to be paid if you are not at work? Can you be disciplined for failing to show up? Let’s take a look, shall we? Firstly, is there any policy in your workplace … 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 an employer? Employee? Complaints can be made by employees in respect of pay to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). Here are 12 you should be aware of, with the relevant legislation underneath: I do not receive the National Minimum rate of pay Section 14 of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2000 is … Read more