Employment Bill fails to tackle unfair work practices

New laws aimed at tackling precarious, insecure work “entirely dodges” dealing with “if and when” contracts which are considered to be among the most exploitative.

Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty has published the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 saying the legislation, which she hopes will come into force early in the new year, will offer greater protection to tens of thousands of workers.

The laws will require employers to give: