we are posing the question this month ‘What is the future of work after Covid-19?’. Siptu economist Michael Taft makes the case that this is a good time to reconsider how workers are treated.
The pandemic has highlighted a growing understanding of the world of work. Clearly, there is a greater appreciation of the work performed by people in sectors such as health, retail, waste, transport and the gig economy. Work that was unseen or unrecognised prior to the pandemic has now come into full view.
However, it is vital that we don’t merely react to new or emerging trends on an ad hoc basis. We need to think about this and plan what comes next. The future of a fair and progressive workplace will revolve around three pillars: stakeholder planning, a new social contract, and respect and security in the workplace.
Clare FM
16th April 2021
A former President of Ennis Chamber believes a balancing act between standard of living and rates of pay needs to be struck in new proposals for the living wage.
It comes as the Low Pay Commission has formally started work to replace the minimum wage with one based on the cost of living.
It’s been estimated to be 12 euro 30 cent by the Living Wage Technical Group, and the commission is expected to report in the second half of this year.
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William Cahir of Cahir & Co Solicitors in Ennis, says a betterment in living standards is more economically effective than an increase in wages.
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A living wage could be introduced by 2025 under plans being launched by the Government today.
The Low Pay Commission has formally begun work to replace the minimum wage with one based on the cost of living.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Business Leo Varadkar has published the terms of reference for the commission to examine introducing it in the lifetime of this government, which he hopes will run to 2025.
The Living Wage is being defined as the minimum income needed for a single, childless, full-time worker to meet their basic needs and afford an acceptable standard of living.
Aldi Ireland today announced that it is seeking to recruit 92 new employees for its stores in County Kildare. Opportunities available include 49 permanent posit.