fixed term workers

The Statutory Penalties for Breaches of Employment Law in Ireland

by

Are you aware of the range of penalties that are set down in legislation in Ireland for breaches of employment law? There is a large number of statutes/acts dealing with all aspects of employment law in Ireland. These acts cover overnighting from unfair dismissal to working time to payment of wages to health and safety … Read more

Part Time Workers Employment Rights in Ireland-What Employers and Employees Need to Know

by

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