Ireland: employment law compliance bill

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Michael Martin, and the Minister for Social Affairs, Billy Kelleher published, on March 18, the Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008 which aims at strengthening employees' rights. (Ref. 080251)
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Long awaited (see our articles No. 080120
and 080034), this bill aims at strengthening employees’ rights, a commitment
from the government which extends the National Pact for Growth and Employment
(Towards 2016 – see our article No.
06855
). “This is the most significant single piece of legislation
introduced in the employment rights area in recent years. It is a comprehensive
package and a firm indication of this government’s commitment to the principles
of social partnership” declared M

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