Worker leave rights will add to expenses, business lobby claims
Isme says impact of flexible work entitlements on staff costs ‘conveniently ignored’
Isme says impact of flexible work entitlements on staff costs ‘conveniently ignored’
Tánaiste has ‘listening ear’ and consultation conducted in ‘usual way’, says Department
Oireachtas committee will also hear from unions as part of pre-legislative scrutiny process
Ictu concerned cost of GP visits to certify sick leave will act as barrier to accessing it
Making it work for everyone brings both challenges and opportunities
Reaction: Unions say workers’ rights must be strengthened, while Ibec calls for ‘balance’
Survey by employers’ group Ibec finds big disparity in wage expectations
‘Air bridges’ proposed to facilitate overseas travel as further easing of lockdown is recommended
Workers will have to fill out a form three days in advance declaring no symptoms
Smart Money: Will your temperature be taken as you arrive to work? – and six other big questions
In 2015 the overall gap in pay stood at 13.9%. It had risen to 14.4% in 2017. But why?
Health service bosses agree that virus-linked absences to constitute special leave with pay
More than 40% of companies plan to hire more workers, according to employers’ group
Fathers’ reluctance to take leave after having a child linked to large loss of earnings
Intel, Ford and Starbucks to report; euro-zone consumer confidence flash also due
Labour Court awarded €7,500 to woman who had to check emails as late as midnight
Digitalisation and changing lifestyles are transforming careers, says lobbying group
Number of temporary employees fell by 20% from 2011 to 2016, lobby group claims
Pickets placed on eight shops as firm attempts to introduce new contracts for some staff
So far this year 64% of companies have awarded pay increases
From September 1st dads can take two weeks off but they need to do the paperwork
Business groups seize on UK vote and Low Pay Commission dissent to oppose hikes
Low Pay Commission’s recommendation ‘very disappointing’, says Labour Party
Ibec warns Brexit could lead to major growth in gap between UK and Irish minimum wage
Burton favours voluntary introduction for rate campaigners say should be €11.50 hourly
Childcare group warns on timeline as Ibec raises concerns about costs to business sector
The use of zero- or low-hour contracts is becoming an election issue in the UK. But what is the situation in Ireland?
Ibec says €11.45 living wage is utterly impractical and would destroy job creation
But more workers are seeking increased flexibility to have a better work/life balance.
The survey does not conclude which had bigger impact absenteeism – the boom or Bust
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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