A contract of indefinite duration (CID) is similar to a permanent contract but is not defined in statute. It arises by operation of law under the Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act, 2003. The Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act, 2003 provides under section 9(3) that a contract of indefinite duration will arise … Read more
Let’s admit it. One of the first areas that employers look to in seeking to cut the costs in the business is employees’ wages and salaries. Cutting staff wages unilaterally though can be fraught with danger. One of the fundamental terms of the contract of employment will be that dealing with pay/salary. Cutting wages therefore … Read more
It’s true, you know. The foundation stone of the employer/employee relationship is the employment contract. So, it’s critical from day one, and becomes even more important if there is a dispute. It is vital that it is drafted correctly, especially from the employer’s viewpoint. Before we go any further, though, you need to know one … Read more