Labour Law
Work and Wages
Find out about pay in Ireland. How much is the minimum wage? When should you get paid? And how can you get paid in other ways than through a credit transfer?
Compensation and Working Time
Doing night shifts or working overtime, in the weekend or on a public holiday? Find out if you might be entitled to compensation.
Annual Leave and Holidays
Workers in Ireland are entitled to paid annual leave, pay on public holidays and weekly rest periods. Find out what the rules are in this section.
Contracts and Dismissals
Job security means that workers are protected against unfair dismissal. Learn all you need about severance pay, fixed term contracts, and what the rules on probation periods are.
Family Responsibilities
Employees with families may have options for paternity leave, parental leave and flexible work arrangements. Learn more here.
Maternity and Work
What are your rights at work as a mother? You can find out about maternity leave, protection against hazardous work and job protection in this section.
Health and Safety
Employers have a duty of care towards their employees and safety in the work place.
Sick Leave and Work Injury Benefits
When are you entitled to sick leave? Is your job secure when you can't work because of a medical condition? And how do disability benefits work?
Social Security and Unemployment
What are your rights regarding pension, invalidity and unemployment benefits?
Fair and Equal Treatment
Find out more about protection against discrimination, unfair treatment, harassment and protection of children on the work floor.
Trade Unions
When do workers have the right to strike in Ireland? What are the rules on unionizing? And how does collective bargaining work?
