Ireland
Fixed term contracts are permitted and can be renewed with written justification. A Worker cannot be engaged on successive or a single fixed term contract for more than four years, unless there are objective grounds justifying an exception . 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 Worker may instead be offered a paid day off within a month of the public holiday, an additional day of annual leave, or an additional day’s pay.
Workers are entitled to a minimum of four weeks’ vacation per year, which may be carried over up to six months beyond the end of the year leave if agreed upon. Where leave could not be taken due to certified illness, carry-over extends to 15 months. Accrued but unused leave must be paid out at termination.
Workers are distinguished between independent contractors and those working under an employment-type arrangement.
Probationary periods are permitted for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. After 13 weeks of continuous service, it is required that either party provide a minimum notice of 1 week to terminate the contract.
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.
A normal workweek is 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day. A Worker is entitled to daily rest of 11 consecutive hours and weekly rest of 24 hours per week. Workers are entitled to a 15 minute rest break when 4.5 hours have been worked or 30 minutes where 6 hours have been worked. A Sunday work premium may be required unless already reflected in the Worker’s base pay.
Unless Workers control their own working hours, Workers cannot be required to work on average more than 48 hours per week. There is no statutory obligation to pay a premium for overtime work.
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: 13 weeks to 2 years: 1 week; 2 years to 5 years: 2 weeks; 5 years to 10 years: 4 weeks. 10 years to 15 years: 6 weeks. After 15 years, 8 weeks.
Unless otherwise contracted, Workers must provide at least one week’s notice of resignation after completing 13 weeks of service.
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.
11.25% on weekly earning over 441 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 66 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. 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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