Kitchen helpers, bartenders most common minimum wage jobs The three most common minimum wage jobs in Ireland are kitchen helpers, shop sales assistants and bartenders, according to a new study by the ESRI. Business • 30 Apr
Kitchen helpers, bartenders most common minimum wage jobs The three most common minimum wage jobs in Ireland are kitchen helpers, shop sales assistants and bartenders, according to a new study by the ESRI. Business • 30 Apr
Majority of working youths paid above legal entitlement A new study has found that while nearly three quarters of employees aged 15-19 years old could legally be paid a rate below the minimum wage, they actually get paid more. Business • 02 Nov 23
Majority of working youths paid above legal entitlement A new study has found that while nearly three quarters of employees aged 15-19 years old could legally be paid a rate below the minimum wage, they actually get paid more. Business • 02 Nov 23
Minimum wage employees are often in lower quality jobs Employees receiving the minimum wage are often in lower quality jobs, new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found. Business • 08 Aug 23
Minimum wage employees are often in lower quality jobs Employees receiving the minimum wage are often in lower quality jobs, new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found. Business • 08 Aug 23
Planned minimum wage hike unaffordable for many SMEs ISME has expressed concern that the increase in the minimum wage planned by the Low Pay Commission for next year will be unaffordable for many small businesses. Business • 19 Jul 23
Planned minimum wage hike unaffordable for many SMEs ISME has expressed concern that the increase in the minimum wage planned by the Low Pay Commission for next year will be unaffordable for many small businesses. Business • 19 Jul 23
Commission to recommend 12% rise to minimum wage The Low Pay Commission is expected to recommend to the Government that it increases the minimum wage next year by 12%. Ireland • 18 Jul 23
Commission to recommend 12% rise to minimum wage The Low Pay Commission is expected to recommend to the Government that it increases the minimum wage next year by 12%. Ireland • 18 Jul 23
A tipping point: New law will ensure tips go to staff It may be hard to believe, but currently employers in Ireland are not obliged under law to pass on any tips received from customers to their staff. Business • 20 Feb 22
A tipping point: New law will ensure tips go to staff It may be hard to believe, but currently employers in Ireland are not obliged under law to pass on any tips received from customers to their staff. Business • 20 Feb 22
Minimum wage rises offset reduced hours, report finds The average take home pay of workers on the minimum wage increased over the years from 2016-2018, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Business • 12 Jan 22
Minimum wage rises offset reduced hours, report finds The average take home pay of workers on the minimum wage increased over the years from 2016-2018, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Business • 12 Jan 22
Ultan Courtney new Chairperson of Low Pay Commission Ultan Courtney has been appointed as Chairperson of the Low Pay Commission, while the Government has announced five new members. Business • 20 Oct 21
Ultan Courtney new Chairperson of Low Pay Commission Ultan Courtney has been appointed as Chairperson of the Low Pay Commission, while the Government has announced five new members. Business • 20 Oct 21
Low Pay Commission to investigate move to living wage The Government has formally authorised the Low Pay Commission to investigate how Ireland can move towards a living wage, and must report in the second half of this year. Ireland • 15 Apr 21
Low Pay Commission to investigate move to living wage The Government has formally authorised the Low Pay Commission to investigate how Ireland can move towards a living wage, and must report in the second half of this year. Ireland • 15 Apr 21
ICTU withdraws from Low Pay Commission The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has withdrawn from the Low Pay Commission, throwing the future of the Government-established body into doubt. Business • 23 Sep 20
ICTU withdraws from Low Pay Commission The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has withdrawn from the Low Pay Commission, throwing the future of the Government-established body into doubt. Business • 23 Sep 20
2018 minimum wage rise led to some cuts in hours worked A new ESRI study has found that the 2018 increase in the minimum wage did lead to some immediate reductions in the hours worked by minimum wage employees. Business • 10 Dec 19
2018 minimum wage rise led to some cuts in hours worked A new ESRI study has found that the 2018 increase in the minimum wage did lead to some immediate reductions in the hours worked by minimum wage employees. Business • 10 Dec 19
Govt warned against legislation to protect tips income The Low Pay Commission has advised the Government against legislating to ensure that low-paid workers receive all tips due to them as it could have unintended consequences, and end up in them receiving even lower take-home pay. News • 28 Feb 19
Govt warned against legislation to protect tips income The Low Pay Commission has advised the Government against legislating to ensure that low-paid workers receive all tips due to them as it could have unintended consequences, and end up in them receiving even lower take-home pay. News • 28 Feb 19
Entry to higher rate of income tax increased by €750 The Government is increasing the entry point to the higher rate of income tax for all earners by €750, raising it from €34,550 to €35,300 in the case of a single worker. Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
Entry to higher rate of income tax increased by €750 The Government is increasing the entry point to the higher rate of income tax for all earners by €750, raising it from €34,550 to €35,300 in the case of a single worker. Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
National minimum wage rise did not hit employment: ESRI The minimum wage increase that came into force in 2016 did not push up joblessness amongst minimum wage workers, a new survey by the ESRI and the Low Pay Commission shows. Business • 18 Apr 18
National minimum wage rise did not hit employment: ESRI The minimum wage increase that came into force in 2016 did not push up joblessness amongst minimum wage workers, a new survey by the ESRI and the Low Pay Commission shows. Business • 18 Apr 18
Cabinet welcomes proposal for 30c minimum wage increase The Cabinet has welcomed proposals to increase the National Minimum Wage by 30c per hour from January 2018. Business • 18 Jul 17
Cabinet welcomes proposal for 30c minimum wage increase The Cabinet has welcomed proposals to increase the National Minimum Wage by 30c per hour from January 2018. Business • 18 Jul 17
