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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
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New law on tipping comes into force on December 1st
The Government passed the Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 earlier this year in July. This week, the Tánaiste confirmed that this new law will come into force on 1st December 2022.
Moira GrassickChief Operating Officer- Pay & Benefits