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ARTICLE · 13 JUNE 2017

New Legislation To Give Enhanced Protection For Low-Paid Vulnerable Workers

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Draft proposals for new legislation which will enhance the level of employment protection afforded to low-paid...

IrelandEmployment and HR
Ronnie Neville
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Draft proposals for new legislation which will enhance the level of employment protection afforded to low-paid, vulnerable workers have been sent to the Irish Attorney General for the priority drafting of a Bill.

These draft proposals arise following a 2015 University of Limerick report (the "Report") which examined the prevalence of zero hour and low hour contracts in Ireland and their effect on employees. The Report raised concerns that these types of contracts provide little or no security for workers. In particular, they offer no guarantee of working hours and reduce the ability of employees to secure loans or to plan for family life.

Since the Report was published, a consultation process has taken place. Submissions on proposed legislative changes were sought from various interested parties, including the Irish Business and Employers' Confederation (IBEC) and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). This consultation resulted in the draft

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