What is Lay – Off? A lay-off situation arises if your employer: Is unable to provide work for you, Believes this is a temporary situation and, Gives you notification of the lay off before the work finishes. It may be a case that your employer may have had to close their business due to COVID-19
The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are introducing measures to provide income support to people affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 3 major changes have been announced: the current 6-day waiting period for Illness Benefit will not apply to anyone who has COVID-19 (Coronavirus) or is in medically-required self-isolation. the personal rate of Illness Benefit
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China. WHO stated there is a high risk of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreading to other countries around the world. Public health authorities around the world are taking action
The national minimum wage will increase from €9.80 per hour to €10.10 with effect from 1st February 2020. Employers should note that the minimum wage for all ages of work with effect from 1st February 2020 will be as follows: National Minimum Wage (Age 20 and over) = €10.10. Aged 19 = €9.09. Ages 18
All employees, whether they are full-time, part-time, temporary or casual, earn annual leave entitlements from the time they start work. Most employees are entitled to four weeks’ paid annual leave per leave year, although an employee’s contract could give greater rights. Calculating Annual Leave Under Section 19 (1) of The Organisation of Working Time Act, you are
The Parent’s Leave & Benefit Bill was implemented by the Government to help parents spend more quality time with their children. The Bill entitles parents to take two extra weeks paid parents leave for any child born/adopted on or after November 1st 2019. This is in addition to the 26 weeks maternity leave and 2
There are 9 public holidays in Ireland each year. Public holidays sometimes called a bank holiday, are: New Year’s Day (1 January) St. Patrick’s Day (17 March) Easter Monday First Monday in May, June, August Last Monday in October Christmas Day (25 December) St. Stephen’s Day (26 December) Most employees are entitled to paid leave on
Are you running a small to medium size business in Ireland and starting to struggle with all the ins and outs of HR (Human Resources) within your company? We can help. Below are a few key points to remember, but if you’re looking for more information, feel free to contact us on our HR Support