New directive to empower workers

Confusion surrounds the implementation of the National Information and Consultation Directive, due to be published later this year.

“As yet, there are many issues that need to be ironed out.The whole process of consultation with industry has been very poor,” said John Horgan, HR consultant and former chairman of the Labour Court. “It is a great pity we do not have sight of the government's proposals at this late stage. It is ironic that there is no time for consultation on how it should be implemented.Consultation seems to be happening in ...