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legislation, the purpose of which is, inter alia, to protect employees from working excessive hours. The Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (View full document here) The OWTA 1997 has its genesis in protecting the safety, health and welfare of those at work. The Act does not explicitly refer to a ‘Right to Disconnect’, but states that

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with a number of basic provisions under Irish employment law. This summary guide has been produced by the WRC. Further information on employment rights is available on www.workplacerelations.ie or by contacting the Commission’s Information and Customer Services at Lo-call 1890 808090 or

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The Maternity Protection Acts give a pregnant employee the right to: ... time off from work to receive antenatal or post-natal care. If you are pregnant, or you have given birth in the last 14 weeks, or if you have a ... • confirmation of your pregnancy, and • the due date of your baby.

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Labour Relations Commission Duties and Responsibilities …

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19. Employers and trade unions should agree arrangements whereby employee representatives, acting on behalf of their trade union, should be permitted to post notices relating to normal activities of the union in the undertaking or establishment in a place agreed with management to which employees have easy access. 20.

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This summary guide has been produced by the WRC. Further information on employment rights is available on www.workplacerelations.ie or by contacting the Commission’s Information and Customer Services at Lo-call 1890 808090 or 059-9178900. Please note that this is not a legal interpretation of the legislation. 2

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WRC PROCEDURES IN THE ADJUDICATION AND …

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Adjudication Officer & Ors [2021] IESC 24, that certain WRC procedures were inconsistent with the Constitution, namely: the conduct of hearings in private; the absence of a provision for an Adjudication Officer to administer an oath or affirmation; and the absence of a possibility of punishment for giving false evidence.

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Your parental leave rights explained

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The Acts allow the parental leave to be taken either as a continuous block of 14 weeks or, with the agreement of the employer, broken up over a period of time. The employment rights of the employee are protected while s/he is on parental leave, and the employee has the right to return to work after such an absence.

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Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003

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Explanatory Booklet The purpose of this booklet is to provide general guidance on the Act to employees and employers in non-legal language. The booklet outlines the rights and obligations under the Act. It is important to note that this is an information booklet and not a legal interpretation of the Act.

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