What you should know

Every business owner is aware of the need to comply with essential statutory requirements relating to Revenue and Health & Safety.  Did you know that there is also a requirement upon every employer to comply with over 30 pieces of Employment Law?

These obligations begin right from the recruitment and selection stage, and include the necessity to provide specific details in writing within 2 months of commencing employment as well as a requirement to put essential policies in place.  Issues such as the calculation of annual leave entitlement, dealing with maternity leave and drawing up job descriptions can often provide headaches for employers.  Unfortunately, a failure to address human resources matters could land your business in difficulty with the Workplace Relations Commission (formerly NERA) or with unhappy staff.  With ever increasing levels of claims, inspections and fines, it is not unusual to meet small-business owners who feel overwhelmed by their H.R. obligations