Ireland
Fixed-term contracts are permitted, but they cannot be renewed consecutively for a cumulative total of service exceeding four years. However, a single fixed-term contract can exceed the four year limit. Fixed-term contracts that are repeatedly renewed may be deemed indefinite. The end of a fixed-term contract is considered a dismissal such that the Worker is entitled to the standard dismissal protections including the right to claim unfair dismissal.
Probationary periods are permitted in Ireland for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. Probationary periods can be extended so long as they do not exceed the 6 month maximum.
In Ireland, Workers recognize 9 public holidays. Most Workers receive a paid day off on public holidays. In some cases, an employer may instead offer a paid day off within a month of the public holiday, an additional day of annual leave, or an additional day’s pay. If a Worker works on a public holiday, premium pay is determined by the contract.
Workers are entitled to a minimum of four weeks’ vacation per year, which generally does not carry over year to year. Accrued but unused leave must be paid out at termination.
Workers cannot be compelled to work when injured or ill. However, paid sick leave is not mandated under the law. The Worker can instead apply for state illness benefits.
Unless Workers control their own working hours, Workers cannot be required to work on average more than 48 hours per week. If at all possible, Workers should not be required to work on Sundays. There is no statutory obligation to pay a premium for overtime work, but it may be contracted to.
Except in cases of misconduct, dismissals require adequate notice based on length of service as outlined below or the equivalent pay in lieu, if permitted under the employment contract: 13 weeks to 2 years: 1 week; 2 years to 5 years: 2 weeks; 5 years to 10 years: 4 weeks. After one year of service, termination must also be based on substantial grounds.
Unless otherwise contracted, Workers must provide at least one week’s notice of resignation after completing 13 weeks of service.
11.05% on weekly earning over 386 EUR. Includes State Disability, State Health, State Pension, and more.
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