minimum wage rates

Minimum Wage Rates in Ireland-the Minimalist Guide to the National Minimum Wage Act, 2000

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There’s a real sting in the tail of the legislation which provides for minimum rates of pay-the National Minimum Wage Act, 2000. That sting is that breaches of the Act are criminal offences which are punishable with hefty fines and/or prison sentences. The National Minimum Wage Act, 2000 provides for a minimum hourly rate of … Read more

The Payment of Wages in Irish Employment Law | The Payment of Wages Act, 1991 in Plain English

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Disputes about the payment of wages are commonplace. Most of them are about non payment, late payment, or deductions from wages. This piece will look at these issues and what redress is available to the employee. The payment of wages in the employment contract is governed by the Payment of Wages Act, 1991 and this piece of legislation stipulates … Read more