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John Lewis lifts pay above inflation, joining UK rivals

The John Lewis Partnership, Britain's largest employee‑owned business, has today became the latest major UK retailer to lift store staff pay by more than inflation, following similar moves from Sainsbury's, Lidl GB and Aldi UK.

Business • 18 Feb

Aldi Ireland announces 2% pay rise for hourly paid staff

Supermarket chain Aldi Ireland has announced a 2% increase for all paid hourly rates, with effect from 1 February.

Business • 13 Jan

Enable Ireland said there has been an absence of progress in securing pay parity and restoration of previous salary scales for its 1,400 employees

Enable Ireland warns pay deal delays impacting services

Enable Ireland, which provides services for people with disabilities, has warned that delays in implementing a pay deal for its staff are impacting its operations.

Business • 21 Nov 24

The bill proposes abolishing sub-minimum pay rates for younger workers

No decision yet on scrapping youth minimum wage

It will be another six to nine months before a Government review is completed on whether to scrap sub-minimum rates of pay for young workers.

Business • 18 Sep 24

Intel Research & Development Ireland's pay bill last year reached $97.35m

Average pay totals €124,110 at Intel's Irish R&D arm

The average pay for the 745 strong workforce at chip maker Intel's Irish Research & Development (R&D) arm last year totalled $130,861 (€124,110).

Business • 27 Oct 23

The Minister of State for Employment Affairs and Retail Business has approved a Labour Court recommendation for new minimum pay and pension contribution rates for workers in the construction industry

Construction workers set for pay increase

Hourly pay for workers in the construction sector are set to increase further over the coming months.

Business • 14 Apr 23

From Autumn those receiving minimum pay rates in the construction and electrical contracting sectors will be entitled to a 2.7% increase

SFA 'disappointed' with construction pay recommendation

An organisation representing small business says it is disappointed with the Government's decision to approve Labour Court recommendations for new minimum pay rates in the construction and electrical contracting sectors.

Business • 10 May 19

The Wall Street banks' higher pay packages show how they have bounced back more quickly from the financial crisis than their peers in Britain

JPMorgan, Goldman come top of banker pay league in UK

JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs paid their top bankers in Britain an average of $1.5m each in 2016, compared with $1m for local rivals HSBC and Barclays, data released by the banks last year shows.

Business • 05 Jan 18