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Contracts & policies

The contracts and policies that keep Irish employers on the right side of employment law, from written statements of terms and probation clauses to the handbook policies a WRC adjudicator expects to see.

Contracts & Policies

Six Employment Contract Mistakes That Land Irish Employers at the WRC

A contract of employment in Ireland is more than paperwork. These six common mistakes with employment contracts leave Irish employers exposed to WRC claims, and most are entirely avoidable with the right support.

Contracts & Policies

Organisation of Working Time Act: Mistakes That Land Irish Employers at the WRC

The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 is one of the most commonly cited laws in WRC complaints, yet many Irish employers fall short on rest breaks, maximum hours, and record-keeping. Here are the six working time mistakes that keep landing employers in trouble.

Contracts & Policies

Employment Permits in Ireland. What Employers Get Wrong.

Employment permits in Ireland carry compliance obligations that many employers underestimate. From eligibility checks to renewal management, here are the mistakes that cost Irish businesses time, money, and legal exposure.

Contracts & Policies

Contractor or Employee? Why Getting It Wrong Costs More Than You Think

A recent €360,000 WRC claim highlights the risks of misclassifying a contractor vs employee in Ireland. Learn what triggers reclassification and how Irish SMEs can protect themselves from back-dated PRSI, employment rights claims, and Revenue audits.

Contracts & Policies

Does Your Irish Business Actually Need Workforce Management Software?

Workforce management software promises to fix scheduling, time tracking and compliance. For many Irish SMEs the real issue is the process underneath. This guide helps you decide what to fix first and when a system is worth it.

Contracts & Policies

Time & Attendance Tracking: An Irish Employer's Compliance Guide

Poor time and attendance records cost Irish employers on two fronts: payroll error and WRC exposure. This guide covers what the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 requires and how PurpleTree sets up HR:Duo to keep those records right.

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