Ireland
Fixed-term contracts are permitted, and can be renewed with written justification as to why they are not being converted to indefinite contracts, however the total cumulative period for a fixed term contract may not exceed four years. Single fixed-term contracts may exceed this four year period in limited circumstances. 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.
In Ireland, Workers recognize 10 public holidays. These holidays include New Year's Day, St. Brigid's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter Monday, May Day, June, August and October Bank Holidays, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day. Most Workers receive a paid day off on public holidays. In some cases, a company 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. Public holidays that fall on a weekend will generally be observed the following Monday. 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.
There are no specific worker classifications in Ireland.
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. Probationary periods may be extended beyond the maximum duration for workers absent due to a protected leave. During the probationary period, both workers and companies may terminate the contract without notice.
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.
Standard work hours in Ireland are 40 per week, 8 hours per day.
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.
There are no legally mandated mandatory bonuses in Ireland.
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.
Workers are required to provide notice based on their length of service. Workers with less than 2 years of service must provide 1 week of notice. Workers with 2 to 5 years of service must provide 2 weeks of notice. Workers with more than 5 years of service must provide 1 month notice. Companies may specify longer notice periods for resignation in the workers contract.
Other end of employment rules are determined on a case by case basis.
Additional nuances in Ireland may be determined by a worker's role.
11.05% on weekly earning over 386 EUR. Includes State Disability, State Health, State Pension, and more.
Health Benefits: Irish Public Health Care System; Private Health Care Pension: 2 State Pensions: Contributory - Over 67 years and qualify due to their PRSI. Non-Contributory - Over 67 years, no PRSI contributions, depends on personal savings/residence. Occupational Pension Schemes: Provided by employer. If employer does not provide, then PRSA will be offered. 13 or 14th Month Pay: Maternity Leave: 2 weeks before birth, 26 weeks after. Can take an additional 16 weeks unpaid. Paternity 2 weeks, taken all at once, within 26 weeks of birth.
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