At Stratis Consulting, we have put this guidance note together for employers on various issues arising for them and their employees if they need to institute temporary lay offs or short time working in response to the dramatic slowdown due to Covid-19 pandemic.

This cl...

Labour costs are a key factor in determining competitiveness. After years of moderate growth, labour costs have started to increase at a much faster rate than in previous years. It should be a shared challenge for Government, employers and trade unions to ensure that t...

The Board of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is required to review the performance of the Commission over the previous year against its Key Performance Indicators and produce a programme of activities for the following year. Stratis has reviewed key aspects of...

During 2020 the new Government when it takes office will be engaging with Public Sector Unions on a successor to the Public Sector Stability Agreement (PSSA) 2018-2020. The PSSA has been under pressure over deals on ‘pay restoration’ for up to 60,000 teachers, nurses,...

The next Programme for Government will likely see a significant legislative focus on a range of employment issues in the areas of flexible working, pensions and even collective bargaining rights.

(a) On pensions, the State Pension and retirement age featured significant...

In recent days the potential for a coronavirus outbreak has grown and it is prudent for employers to consider what actions may be taken in their workplaces in relation to this risk materialising.

Employers are reminded that they have obligations under the Safety, Health...

On the 19.02.20, Brendan McGinty, Managing Partner of Stratis Consulting had the privilege of participating in a discussion on “The Emergence of the Independent Contractor” at the NRF Annual Conference 2020, 'Beyond All Limits'. The following are some of the key points...

Several campaigns by trade unions, and in particular Public Sector Trade Unions,  with the support of environmental groups are evident in the promotion of a four-day week. Proponents have argued that it could have a positive impact on the environment as it would likely...

In our most recent “Client Update” we provided an update and review of the IR and ER landscape. Over the next few weeks we’ll share our thoughts on some of the key issues.

Next up we look at “Proposed Gender Pay Gap Legislation?”.

Gender Pay Gap Bills

At present, there ar...

In our most recent “Client Update” we provided an update and review of the IR and ER landscape. Over the next few weeks we’ll share our thoughts on some of the key issues.

Next up we look at “Is there tentative interest in a new national social dialogue?”.

Emergence of a...