SELF-EMPLOYED WORKERS WILL soon be able to access jobseeker’s benefit after a new bill gained Cabinet approval this week. In April, the government promised to bring forward legislation to provide self-employed workers …
Local Labor Laws Apply to Ryanair Employees: Belgian Court
Belgium’s labor laws can apply to Ryanair employees based in the country, a local court ruled on Friday, in a case that could set a precedent elsewhere in Europe and …
Non-EEA migrants on Irish trawlers gain new immigration rights
African and Asian migrants working on Irish fishing trawlers are to be given new immigration rights to protect them from trafficking and modern slavery. Non-EEA fishing workers will no longer …
New laws cracking down on ‘zero-hours contracts’ come into force
New laws cracking down on zero-hour contracts and precarious employment come into effect today. The legislation also aims to address the challenges faced by casual workers. Described as ‘one of …
U.N. Criticizes Irish Fishers’ Scheme for Migrant Workers
Four U.N. Special Rapporteurs have signed a joint letter damning the Irish government’s work permit scheme for non-European workers in the fishing industry. The letter comes from the Special Rapporteurs …
New legislation to protect workers to come into force next March
Legislation to protect workers in casual and precarious employment is set to come into force next March, according to the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty. The Employment …
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