Gender Based Discrimination
This is not unlawful where an employer proves that the difference is genuinely based on grounds other than the gender ground. The onus of proof lies with the employer. Note - Discrimination is allowed if the reason is an occupational...
Pay Related Discrimination
Gender based discrimination – Both male and female employees are entitled to the same pay where they are doing “like work”. Male and Female employees are entitled to the same remuneration for “like work” regardless of age, sexual orientation, etc....
Types of Discrimination
The Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015, the Pensions Act 1990 and the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2007, make provision for equality in relation to pay, conditions of employment, recruitment, opportunities for promotion and training, etc. The Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 make provision...
Payment for Training & Study
Prescribed Courses of Study or Training A course of study or training that satisfies the following criteria is a prescribed course of study or training for the purposes of the National Minimum Wage Act 2000. The employee’s participation in the...
National Minimum Wage
From 1 January 2023, the following rates apply:AgeAmount% of NMWUnder 18€7.9170%18 years old€9.0480%19 years old€10.1790%National Minimum Wage (20+)€11.30100%Since 4 March 2019 trainee rates have been abolished.For the purposes of the National Minimum Wage your gross wage includes, for example, the...
Payment of Wages General
The Payment of Wages Act 1991 establishes a range of legally acceptable modes of wage payment. The Act also defines the circumstances in which deductions may be made and the nature of deductions permitted. The main provisions of the Act...
Return to Work Plan
It is important to put in place plans for your employees return to work, whether its reduced hours or shift work staff need to be aware of the changes to their working conditions / contracts.
Return to Work Interview Form
This Return to Work Interview Form is designed as a guide for the manager when meeting with employees on their return to work from sickness absence. The meeting should be formal, polite and relaxed with the manager encouraging discussion; listening...
Sample Absence Policy
While we recognise that sometimes absence is unavoidable within the workplace, attendance at work remains an essential condition of the contract of employment. The overall aim of this policy is to promote expected standards of attendance within the workplace and...
Managing Long-Term Absence
The below section outlines how you should you manage an employee who has been absent on sick leave for an extended period of time:
