Employment Two thirds of Irish employees feel underpaid, new research indicatesNew research from IrishJobs indicates that 44 per cent of employees received a ‘modest’ pay rise in the last year
Employment Right to request remote and flexible work comes into effectA new code of practice to guide employers and employees on requests for remote or flexible work has also been published
business Small firms being ‘bounced’ into risk by new state-imposed costsFirms around the country are set to be hit with a host of new responsibilities that will test the viability of some
Economy Employers in breach of tipping rules to face finesPatrons who do not provide employees with a written statement on the distribution of tips will be handed a fine of €750
Economy Footfall up in Dublin city centre as minister insists government is addressing business needsIncreased Cost of Business Scheme will help alleviate rising costs for firms such as the higher minimum wage, says Neale Richmond
Companies Government announces largest ever expansion to employee permits systemThere are 43 changes to the jobs eligible for an employment permit, as well as 11 new roles added to the Critical Skills Occupations List
Health Wellbeing report reveals money worries to be major cause of anxietyAlmost 20 per cent of women report feeling anxious all the time
Big Read ‘We cannot afford to pay any more than we’re paying now’ – SMEs face perfect storm From hikes in the minimum wage to an increase in the hospitality Vat rate, some say it’s never been harder to be in business
Employment Domestic violence victims to get five days leave on full-pay under new rulesPeople will be entitled to five-days full paid leave if they have experienced domestic violence under new regulations this autumn
Wages Employers plan to raise pay by 4% this yearIrish businesses see inflation and a tight labour market as main drivers of increase
Arts Entertainment experience brand Fuel seeks staff to fire growthFirm behind Wellfest and Kaleidoscope festivals says global clientele is increasing, and service evolving towards a year-round offering
Employment 95% of Irish employees want four day work week – survey The number of workplaces that have either implemented or are trialling a four-day working week has dropped
Business Ian Guider: Proposed Benefit-in-Kind changes were all stick and no carrotHow did the government overlook the fact that hiking BIK during a cost of living crisis would cause further financial difficulty to workers and to businesses with large vehicle fleets?
Employment Employers likely to give pay rises of up to 5%Seven in ten employers increased salaries to retain staff in 2022, according to the survey.