Council employee gets compensation for unlawful termination of fixed contract
The Labour Court has ruled against Clare County Council in a case concerning the termination of the contract of an employee after four years service. more
EU agency deal is a major step forward
Irish trade unions have welcomed an EU agreement on a new agency workers’ directive, which was agreed in mid-June. Once implemented, the directive will oblige employers to give staff recruited through employment agencies the same pay and working conditions as permanent staff. more
