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Work Rights
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Everyone has rights and entitlements in the workplace. This includes rights to minimum wage, a certain amount of time for lunch every day, and the right to take annual leave. Find out all you need to know below.
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Your Rights as a Domestic Worker or Au Pair
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Garda Vetting for Employment
If you work with children or vulnerable adults, you may have to undergo vetting
Unfair dismissal from work
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All you need to know about constructive dismissal
Employees who can prove constructive dismissal can be returned to their jobs under their original contracts
Do I need a work permit for atypical working schemes?
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