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First published: January 21st, 2022
Last updated: May 17th 2023
A Labour Court recommendation for new minimum pay and pension contribution rates for workers in the construction sector was formally approved in April 2023.
The new minimum rates of pay and conditions under the Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the construction sector will commence on 18 September 2023.
The latest SEO provides for increased rates of hourly pay for workers in the construction sector, as well as amendments to the minimum pension contributions.
From September 18 2023, the following minimum rates of pay will apply:
Apprentices will also receive an increase in their legal minimum pay, including time they spend in education.
The following basic hourly rates of pay will apply in the Construction Sector from 18 September 2023 to 4 August 2024:
Apprentice – minimum rates of pay
A minimum hourly rate of basic pay of €15.64 will apply for two years after entrance to the sector to all new entrant operative workers who are over the age of 18 years and entering the sector for the first time.
The following basic hourly rates of pay will apply in the Construction Sector from 5 August 2024:
Apprentice – minimum rates of pay
A minimum hourly rate of basic pay of €16.19 will apply for two years after entrance to the sector to all new entrant operative workers who are over the age of 18 years and entering the sector for the first time.
The following pension contributions must be adhered to by employers in the Construction Sector from 18 September 2023 to 4 August 2024:
The following pension contributions must be adhered to by employers in the Construction Sector from 5 August 2024:
Non-payment of wages is the most common claim made by employees in the WRC.
To discuss any queries you have around minimum pay rates in your sector, speak to one of our expert HR consultants today on 1800 719 216
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