In Ireland there is a legal Minimum Hourly Wage – which all employers must adhere to. You can see details of the current Minimum Wage in Ireland There is also a voluntary Living Wage rate – which is being pushed by Unions and other organisations. No one is obliged to pay the Living Wage (yet) […]
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Minimum Wage
Wage Levels in Ireland
Wage levels in Ireland have remained fairly constant relative to pre-recession trends with little or no growth, until recently, in hourly wage rates .Figures show that in the decade up to 2008 there was average wage growth of 5.7 per cent per annum . Since 2008 wages have been broadly flat. In sectors where there […]
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Irish Minimum Wage Increased
From January 1st 2016 the minimum wage in Ireland was increased. This is the first increase since 2007 ( 9 years !) The new rate for an experienced adult over 18 is €9.15 per hour – but there are different rates for other ages and less experienced workers. You can see the Full details of […]
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