How to Know Employee Responsibilities in Ireland

The department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment deals with all issues regarding employment law in Ireland and runs the Employee Rights Information Unit, which provides easy access to relevant information to employees and employers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. The department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is a good place to find information regarding your employment in Ireland and exactly what is required of you by law. Visit the department website (www.entemp.ie) for a wide variety of online information.
2. The department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment also publishes a range of publications and handbooks which are very useful for employees and employers. Visit www.entemp.ie/employment/rights/publications.htm for a list of currently published material.
3. All employees should thoroughly check their employment contract before commencing work to establish exactly what is required of them and what they will be responsible for. If you are unsure of anything, make sure you ask your employer.
4. As an employee in Ireland you will be responsible for completing the work you have been hired to do within the outlined timeframe. You will be entitled to extra pay for any overtime you work.
5. Depending on your employer you may be responsible for maintaining some level of secrecy at work. Some employers will fire staff who share information with other companies or outsiders.
6. Employees in Ireland are required to work for the amount of hours they have been contracted for each week unless they are taking a holiday or are sick. Lateness and leaving early is often looked down upon by employers.

Tips & Warnings

• The responsibilities of the employee are constantly in a state of change. It Is worthwhile keeping abreast of changes to employment policy by reading employment news in newspapers, magazines and on the department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment website.

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