Public transport projects to be boosted by additional work permits
Overall number of permits granted to non-EU workers remains steady at just under 10,000
Parental leave can be ‘career suicide’ for male employees, conference told
Don’t assume all ‘straight white men’ benefit from current work practices, employers’ conference told
Outsourcing in health service a threat to patients as well as staff, Siptu official tells conference
Private contractors cut costs at the expense of either workers or services, union official says
Pay transparency directive could lead to more legal actions against employers, Ibec event told
UK has seen number of substantial cases being taken over equal pay
Increase in companies seeking advice on reduced working hours and temporary lay-offs, says Ibec
Move comes in wake of Trump’s tariff announcements
‘The EU has been very bad to us’: Trump not considering pausing tariffs and threatens additional 50% on China
US president criticises EU for making trade ‘so difficult’ after stock markets plunge in response to tariffs
Migrant worker who worked up to 115 hours a week awarded €71,000 by WRC
Man had to beg his employer for occasional payments, Workplace Relations Commission hears
Why do only half of Irish fathers take paternity leave?
‘Flat rate’ payment in Ireland means many fathers can’t afford to take time off work
Right to request remote working in Ireland is a ‘toothless tiger’, employment lawyer says
The seven cases decided by the commission’s adjudication officers to date have all been rejected, according to Department of Enterprise data
Waiting lists for assessing children’s additional needs is growing due to doubling of referrals, Minister told
HSE has capacity to carry out about 3,600 assessments annually, but 10,000 requests were made last year
Industrial action by more than 80,000 healthcare workers on Monday called off
Decision follows 22 hours of engagement at Workplace Relations Commission
Strike at Bord na Mona bin collection service deferred as new talks planned
Siptu says it still wants to discuss sale of company with Government
HSE and unions to meet again on Saturday after WRC talks fail to produce agreement
Unless compromise can be reached, 80,000 healthcare workers will begin work-to-rule on Monday
Talks continue late at WRC between HSE and unions to avert nationwide work-to-rule by 80,000 staff
Dispute centres on 'inadequate' staffing levels in health service and a ceiling on total pay and workforce numbers
No escape for professions from rolling revolution that is artificial intelligence
‘You have got to take a more dynamic approach, aim to run fast and still be able to change direction’