What are the types of employment in Ireland?

The Irish labor sector has various types of workers in the market with different rights. All of this employment falls under the Irish employment law. Every employer and employee must abide by the Irish law to work in the country.

 

The Irish labor market is described through the relationship between employer and employme in the workplace. Irish Labor markets have developed significantly in recent years and have experienced continuous employment growth over the years. Several sectors have grown, including construction, accommodation, food, and education. In terms of occupations, an expansion was evident for those employed in professional occupations, skilled trades, and personal services.

 

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Types of employment in Ireland

Below are the types of employees in Ireland:

 

Part-time employment 

Part-time employees work fewer hours than full-time employees. A part-time employee cannot be treated less favorably than a full-time employee unless it relates to their pension or can be justified objectively. Part-time workers can work 39 hours; any hours beyond that will be paid as overtime.

 

Fixed-term employment

A fixed-term employee is someone who has a contract that will end based on the following:

 

• On a specified date
• When a specific job or project is completed
• When a particular event occurs

 

Most fixed-term employees have the same rights as other employees. Sometimes, there are also some extra legal protections for workers with fixed-term contractors.

 

Freelancer or casual workers' employment

Freelancers or casual workers can work without any set hours. They can work anytime, according to the contract they sign. Freelancers are entitled to certain rights and protections.

 

Young worker's or Children's employment

The law sets different types of work children (those below 16 years) and (those who are 18) are allowed to do. The law prevents children under 16 from working except in rare cases, such as in the film. Children aged 14 and 15 are permitted to do light work, but there are rules around working during school term. The maximum working hours for a young person is 40 hours and 8 hours a day. Young people aged 16- 18 can have jobs, but there are rules about the work timing.

 

The rules are:

• The working hours should not exceed in any week or any day to 7 hours or 35 hours
• The work is not compromising the health, safety, and personal growth of the child
• During the holidays, the child should not work for at least 21 days

 

Agency employment  

An agency worker mainly works for an agency and is sometimes placed with another person or company. Temporary agency workers don't have all the same employment rights as regular workers, but they must be treated in the same way in primary work conditions.

 

GIG workers employment  

Many workers in the GIG economy work as independent contractors or are self-employed. However, each individual's arrangement is different, and sometimes, GIG economy workers are self-employed when they are employees.

 

Company Owners employment  

If the individual owns or controls 50% or is a shareholder where they are employed, they are generally not considered employees of the company for PRSI purposes. Instead, they are classified as self-employed or company owners.

 

Types of employment status in Ireland

There are two types of employment based on which the work status is defined: employed and self-employed contractors. The employee or self-employed have different contracts in the Irish labor market.

 

An employee is usually one:

 

• Controls how, where and when to work
• Must work yourself
• Set out a t a specific work timing
• Paid fixed wages
• Pay taxes through PAYE

 

Whereas self-employed is usually one:

 

• Own and control the business
• Bear financial risk
• Can work them or hire other
• Work for multiple clients
• Pay tax on their own

 

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