zero hours contracts

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Study shows ‘alarming levels’ of precarious employment within higher education

Some 65% of precarious staff working unpaid hours are female, compared with 53% of permanent staff, according to the Irish Federation of University Teachers survey

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

Law banning zero hour contracts to come into force in March

The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill was today passed by both houses of the Oireachtas and will now be presented to the President for his signature.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2018

Whole economy would benefit from banning one-sided zero-hours contracts

A few weeks ago, many of us were startled to read that some Luas tram workers were reportedly demanding a pay increase of between 8% and 53%, writes Paul Mills

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Business Minister Ged Nash criticises zero hours work contracts

Zero-hours contracts need to be reformed to prevent Irish workers falling victim to 19th century-style hiring conditions, Business Minister Ged Nash has said.

Fri, 15 May, 2015