The mistake made in bringing this ‘holiday pay’ claim to the WRC (Workplace Relations Commission) is an easy one to make. The complaint arose from a term of the contract of employment which stated, “If you work for at least 365 hours during the holiday year you will receive a paid holiday entitlement of four … Read more
“Use it or lose it” is a policy adopted by a great number of employers in respect of annual leave. But are they legally entitled to do so? Two recent decisions from EU law clarifies the position. In Kreuziger v Land Berlin the employee, Mr. Kreuziger, a legal trainee, never took annual leave. When his … Read more
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 is a provision proposed in the new Workplace Relations Bill 2014 which, if passed, will have serious cost implications for employers in Ireland. This new provision will change section 19 of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, and provides that time spent by an employee on certified sick leave will be counted as … 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