Arklow Meals on Wheels has praised their generous community after receiving enough donations to add 80 bags of essentials to their annual Christmas dinner deliveries for vulnerable residents.
Residents at a downtown Windsor seniors' complex say noisy construction made life in the building practically unlivable this year, but the building's owner says the retrofits are "a little bit of pain for a better gain."
Rising energy and staff costs, as well as interest rate hikes, have hit Irish businesses hard. The upcoming raft of new government-driven employment costs, including increases in the minimum wage and statutory sick pay entitlements will be a smack in the face for the many small businesses who are already struggling with high costs.
Q I work part-time and was off sick for a few days earlier this month. My boss has never paid sick pay though I understand the Government rules around this have changed recently. However, when I queried this, my boss said that as a part-timer, I’m not entitled to any sick pay. Is that correct?