Industrial Relations

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) published its annual report for 2021 last week. It provides some interesting insights into complaints being brought forward by employees and highlights some trends when compared to previous years.

Formal talks on public sector pay are set to get underway next week as the increasing cost of living continues to bite. The average negative impact on workers’ pockets equates to €1,300 according to the ESRI...

Talks on a new wage deal are due to take place in May.

Minister for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, has approved an Employment Regulation Order for the Contract Cleaning Industry, which provides for a pay increase for the Sector.

Tuesday 1^st February 2022 saw a new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) come into effect for the Construction Industry.

Minister Damien English, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has appointed six new Ordinary Members to the Board of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).