Managing Staff Pay
Every year, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) recovers millions of euros in unpaid wages.
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As a business owner, it’s vital that you comply with your legal obligations around staff pay. Failure to pay employees correctly could result in costly legal disputes, fines, and significant reputational damage.
Our team of experts is available 24/7 to guide you through the latest legislation and provide accurate information about the national minimum wage, statutory sick pay, Sunday premiums, public holiday pay, overtime, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my employees entitled to sick pay?
Yes, employees in Ireland are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Currently, eligible employees are entitled to 5 days of SSP per year at 70% of their normal pay, up to a maximum of €110 a day.
If you have any questions about SSP or how to determine if an employee is entitled to sick pay, call our 24/7 advice line now on 1800 817 157.
Can I deduct my employees’ wages?
To deduct money from an employee’s wages, you should first ensure that there is a clause in the employee’s contract which allows for wage deductions in certain circumstances, or that a deduction has been agreed to in writing. There are also additional considerations to bear in mind if the employee is earning the national minimum wage.
Deducting wages can be a delicate process and should be handled with care. For expert guidance, call our 24/7 HR advice line on 1800 817 157.
Do part-time staff get paid for bank holidays?
Part-time staff receive public holiday entitlements if they’ve been employed with the business for at least 40 hours in the five weeks preceding the public holiday, or if the public holiday falls on a day that they are rostered to work. The specific entitlements also vary slightly from those for full-time staff.
For more information on public holiday pay for part-time employees, call us on 1800 817 157 today.
Do temporary employees get holiday pay?
All employees, including temporary employees, are entitled to earn annual leave entitlements from their first day of employment. Leave entitlements can be calculated in a number of different ways, depending on how long the employee has been working.
To find the best method for calculating your employees’ annual leave entitlements, ask one of our HR and employment law advisors on 1800 817 157.
Do I have to divide tips between my staff?
The Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 introduced legal obligations for employers around sharing tips, gratuities and service charges. Among the multiple requirements laid out in the Act, this legislation states that employees are legally entitled to receive electronic tips and gratuities, and that they must be distributed in a fair manner.
To learn more about your employer obligations under The Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022, give us a call on our 24/7 advice line at 1800 817 157.
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