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ARTICLE · 18 NOVEMBER 2024

Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) Update For The Construction Industry

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On 7 November 2024, Ireland's construction sector received a notable regulatory update with the approval of a new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) by the Minister of State for Business, Employment, and Retail.

IrelandEmployment and HR
Martin Cooney
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On 7 November 2024, Ireland's construction sector received a notable regulatory update with the approval of a new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) by the Minister of State for Business, Employment, and Retail. This new SEO, which supersedes the previous SEO of 2023, will take effect on 1 August 2025, which sets updated minimum pay rates, pension contributions, and sick pay entitlements for approximately 46,600 qualifying construction workers.

The SEO will achieve this objective by introducing scheduled pay increases over the next two years and aims to enhance the industry's appeal as Ireland ramps up its housing and infrastructure projects. Construction firms are encouraged to act now to align their own employment practices with these changes by updating employment contracts, adjusting project budgets, and preparing for enhanced compliance requirements.

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