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# JLCs

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# Minimum Wage
'A good day for low-paid workers' as JLCs are retained
Trade unions welcomed the decision, but Ibec was less enthusiastic.
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Jan 29th 2014, 8:30 PM
# Retail
Average €100 drop in weekly pay for many retail workers - union
Mandate said 18,000 of its members have seen their weekly take-home pay reduced by an average €100 in the last year.
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May 25th 2012, 5:25 PM
# JLCs
Minimum wage reforms spark 'outrage' among employers
The Government earlier announced plans to overhaul the JLC system for setting basic pay rates.
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Dec 22nd 2011, 8:52 PM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Thursday
In tonight’s Fix: Are we the most miserable people in the EU? Plus wage reforms for many workers… and the most adorable polar bear cub you’ll see this week.
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Dec 22nd 2011, 7:48 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Dec 22nd 2011, 4:47 PM
# Employment
Bruton publishes plans to reform JLC wage system
Jobs minister Richard Bruton unveils plans to reinforce the Joint Labour Committee system that was ruled unconstitutional in July.
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Dec 22nd 2011, 1:14 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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Jul 28th 2011, 4:48 PM
# JLCs
Seven Joint Labour Committees to be abolished
Only 6 out of the 13 current JLCs will survive – and while they “recognise” the “special position” of Sunday working, they can no longer set premium rates for it.
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Jul 28th 2011, 4:25 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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Jul 7th 2011, 4:59 PM
# Wages
Joy and dismay follows ruling on setting pay for low-wage restaurant workers
Food industry groups have welcome the ruling which deems Joint Labour Committees rules on wages to be unconstitutional. They say it will lead to job creation.
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Jul 7th 2011, 1:41 PM
Voices
Column: We can save thousands of jobs without cutting wages. Here's how
Reducing pay rates won’t help tackle unemployment – but there is another way, argues think-tank director Nat O’Connor.
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Jun 27th 2011, 6:56 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: Coalition at odds over Sunday pay; Brazil does away with rainforest protection laws and Carla’s staying mum on pregnancy rumours – but the pictures speak louder than words.
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May 27th 2011, 8:24 AM
# labour laws
Restaurants chief calls for end to "ridiculous 1940s" style Sunday pay premium
CEO of Irish Restaurants Association says Sunday premium paid to workers is crippling industry – while employees’ union and Joan Burton fear proposal to cut it will lead to hardship for low-earners.
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May 26th 2011, 4:12 PM