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The latest pension auto-enrolment regulations
The Government has announced a new set of regulations regarding company pension schemes and eligibility for My Future Fund.
Leeanne ConnollyHead of Employment Services- Pay & Benefits
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Employer portal launched ahead of pension auto-enrolment
In preparation for Ireland’s upcoming pension auto-enrolment scheme, a dedicated employer portal has now been launched on the My Future Fund website.
Leeanne ConnollyHead of Employment Services- Pay & Benefits
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Worker awarded €155,000 after multiple breaches of employment legislation
An employee who worked in a takeaway restaurant in Co. Cavan was recently awarded €154,828 by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), following multiple breaches of legislation by his employer.
Leeanne ConnollyHead of Employment Services- Pay & Benefits
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New minimum pay for the contract cleaning industry: Everything you need to know
Employees in the contract cleaning sector have received a minimum pay rise, with another on the horizon. As of 17 October 2025, a new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) has introduced increased minimum pay rates, from €13.30 to €14.10 per hour, for those working in companies primarily focused on contract cleaning.
Emily SheppardEmployment Consultancy Manager- Pay & Benefits
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Minimum pay increases confirmed for childcare sector
On 1 August 2025, childcare workers voted to accept a pay increase of approximately 10% across all grades. This proposed pay increase will raise the minimum hourly rates of pay to around €15 for those working as educators, and €20.25 for graduate managers.
Moira GrassickChief Operating Officer- Pay & Benefits
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1 in 4 Irish companies yet to prepare for pension auto-enrolment
25% of Irish businesses have yet to take any action to prepare for the upcoming pension auto-enrolment scheme, according to a recent study.
Gemma O'Connor Head Of Service- Pay & Benefits