#Employment
Taoiseach says asylum seekers should be allowed to get licences for driving
Leo Varadkar says the rules were changed to allow asylum seekers to work, therefore they should be allowed to drive to that workplace.
'It's not a burden, it's an opportunity': One fifth of Irish workforce aged 55 and over
Research has also revealed workers between the age of 55 and 64 are almost twice as likely than younger workers to experience a workplace fatality.
'It's like having a bank holiday every week': Trade union calls for four-day work week
A number of organisations have come together in support of the idea, saying productivity levels could be maintained or even increased.
The average graduate starting salary is now over €30,000
Law is the best paid sector, according to new research.
What would change if the government gave everyone in Ireland €200 a week?
It could empower Irish workers, but is it really the best solution for the country’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens?
Could a €200-per-week basic income make Irish people happier - and more motivated?
How likely is the idea to work here? We discuss the pros and cons in episode five of Ireland 2029.
Thousands of social welfare recipients penalised over inadequate attempts to find employment
5,821 people were subject to ‘penalty rates’ during the first half of the year.
Global publishing group announces more than 130 new jobs in Waterford
The Agora Companies is a consortium of more than 40 media companies around the world.
Poll: Is a four-day work week a good idea?
There are pros and cons.
'Employees will work smarter, not longer': Is Ireland ready for a four-day working week?
Welcome to TheJournal.ie’s 10-week podcast series, Ireland 2029.
Only 6% of people have held down a job for over a year on JobPath
Over 226,851 people have engaged with the government’s JobPath service in the last four years.
LinkedIn announces 800 new jobs as part of expansion of Irish operation
The move will see the company’s Irish workforce expand by two thirds.
Man awarded €5,000 after job interviewer greeted him with 'so, you're Deaf?'
The branch manager asked the man, who had years of experience in a similar role, how he would manage to do the warehouse job safely.
There has been a spike in managers buying into the multibillion-dollar life coaching business
Industry experts say execs are looking for skills to help them hang on to staff.
What are the new 'casual employment' laws that came into force today?
Zero-hour contracts are banned in most circumstances from today.
Irish tech company announces 150 new jobs in Dublin
Workhuman also announced a €4 million investment into its headquarters in Dublin.
Man accused of 'stealing' from employer for taking sick leave over back injury awarded €10,000
The fresh produce employee took a case against his former employer to the Labour Court this week.
Committee told man on JobPath scheme had his CV amended against his wishes to conceal his ethnicity
Private companies operating JobPath get over €3k for every jobseeker that makes it through the scheme
Poll: Are you looking for a new job this year?
More than half of employers expect to lose employees this year.
Varadkar warns that robots and artificial intelligence pose risk to people's jobs
The Taoiseach has said many professions could be affected, meaning people will need to upskill and retrain.
Black non-Irish people five times more likely to experience discrimination seeking work in Ireland
This group is also over two and a half times more likely to experience discrimination when in employment when compared to white Irish people.
New laws banning zero hour contracts 'in most circumstances' to be in place in March
The minister described it as one of the most significant changes ‘in a generation’.
There are now 2.19 million people employed in Ireland, new figures show
61,900 additional people entered employment in 2017, according to the latest National Skills Bulletin.
Opinion: When I became disabled I thought I had no future but now I'm studying for a PhD
I thought my life was as good as over when I became disabled and lost my business, but studying at the National Learning Network changed everything, writes Keith Murphy.
Angry customers and bullying: Why job stress in Ireland has doubled
Employees in the health sector and public administration experience the highest levels of job stress.
Blockchain has a big problem - Irish workers aren't interested
The budding industry is crying out for talent.
Over 300 cases of social welfare fraud reported to gardaí last year
Social welfare fraud totalled €38.4 million in 2017, down from €41 million in 2016.
PAYE workers could lose out on benefit of tax cuts as Revenue reviews expense flat rate
A number of categories like shop assistants, actors and journalists will have their flat-rate expenses withdrawn from 1 January.
Man who hit emergency stop button on machine, costing company €93,000, loses unfair dismissal case
During an investigation, the man told his employer that he did not know that the emergency stop button was only to be used in actual emergencies.
Unemployment set to drop again but Brexit could have negative impact on Irish growth
The ESRI said a neutral Budget may be the best option next month.
Workers across all salary levels paying more tax than they did 10 years ago
The net pay of single income earners on €35,000 is down 3% or €964 compared to 2008.
'Thousands of mums are educated and experienced - but can't afford to go to work'
The founder of a company that specialises in finding mothers flexible employment describes what she’s discovered about this topic through her work.
No partitions between desks may be 'healthier' for office workers
This layout is linked to higher levels of physical activity while at work, and lower levels of stress outside the office, a new study suggests.
Charity shop manager sacked after missing sales targets is awarded compensation
The employer argued that the woman was still on probation at the time.
Krispy Kreme to create 150 jobs in Dublin
The store will be located adjacent Blanchardstown Shopping Centre.
Company ordered to pay €10,000 over unfair dismissal of pregnant employee
The woman was dismissed six weeks after she started the role.
Five officials sought 'cooling-off period' waivers before taking up lobbying jobs
The purpose of a ‘cooling-off’ period is to prevent the use of insider information.
Asylum seekers will be allowed to work in Ireland under new rules
Over 3,000 people will be eligible for the new scheme which will allow asylum seekers take up temporary and permanent positions.
Trade union: 'RTÉ can no longer justify bogus employment contracts'
A report found that a quarter of RTÉ freelance contracts have features “akin to employment”.
'Are there no people with disabilities north of Dublin?': Anger over lack of funding in northwest
An organisation in “urgent need of funding” has criticised the lack of funding given to projects in the northwest as part of a new initiative.
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