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Minimum pay increases confirmed for childcare sector
On 1 August 2025, childcare workers voted to accept a pay increase of approximately 10% across all grades. This proposed pay increase will raise the minimum hourly rates of pay to around €15 for those working as educators, and €20.25 for graduate managers.
Moira GrassickChief Operating Officer- Pay & Benefits
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1 in 4 Irish companies yet to prepare for pension auto-enrolment
25% of Irish businesses have yet to take any action to prepare for the upcoming pension auto-enrolment scheme, according to a recent study.
Gemma O'Connor Head Of Service- Pay & Benefits
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Legislative update: Pay increases in construction and security sectors
Summer 2025 brings about increases to minimum rates of pay in both the construction and security sectors. Employers should be prepared for the changes this will make to payroll, staff contracts, and other HR documentation.
Moira GrassickChief Operating Officer- Pay & Benefits
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Labour party proposes sectoral pay increase for childcare workers
The Joint Labour Committee for the childcare sector, representing both employers and trade unions, has proposed a 10% increase to the minimum rates of pay for early years educators and school-age childcare practitioners.
Moira GrassickChief Operating Officer- Pay & Benefits
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Is a change of location grounds for redundancy?
From time to time, an employer may decide to move premises or relocate due to economic or business needs.
Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team- Pay & Benefits
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Irish minimum wage increase likely in January
The Government has signed off on an 80c increase in the national minimum wage. Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar confirmed that the new minimum wage rate of €11.30 per hour will be effective from January 2023. This is the largest single increase in the minimum wage since its introduction in 2000.
Nóra CasheLitigation Manager- Pay & Benefits