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Employment - General

An employer is responsible for ensuring all their employees receive certain basic employment rights. Although some industries require employers to meet different requirements, the main obligations include:

  • A "Day 5" Statement to be provided within 5 days of commencing employment
  • A written statement of terms and conditions of employment within 2 months of commencing employment
  • A written statement of pay or ‘payslip’ at each pay period 
  • A minimum wage
  • A maximum working week 
  • Unpaid breaks during working hours
  • Annual leave from work 
  • A minimum amount of notice before termination of employment 
  • The maintenance of records in relation to their employees and their entitlements


To help employers meet their legal employment obligation, Thesaurus Software Ltd offers Bright Contracts.

Bright Contracts is software that lets users create tailored employment contracts and staff handbooks. Additional services include an online portal with access to template HR letters and forms, HR guidance and an Employment Law webinar library - vital for dealing with day-to-day HR issues.

     

To book a free online demo of Bright Contracts click here
To download your free trial of Bright Contracts click here
To subscribe to the Bright Contracts newsletter click here

Or for further information call us on 01 8499 699 or visit www.brightcontracts.ie

 

Need help? Support is available at 01 8352074 or [email protected].

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