
Operating Compressed Hours (Four Day Work Week) – What are the issues?
This article was originally published on 03.03.20. Given the constantly changing environment, since then, this article was updated on 20.05.20. Here is the updated article... 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 which was gathering some momentum prior to the Covid-19 crisis. Proponents have argued that it could have a positive impact on the envi

Stratis Consulting FAQ’s on COVID-19 Return to Work Safely Protocol
Introduction As employers and workers come to grips with the implications of the National Return to Work Safely Protocol published by the Irish Government, some key questions have arisen as employers work through the many issues they have to consider in preparing to reopen as part of the national effort to getting Ireland back to work. These have been prompted by the desire to get businesses back working again in the coming weeks and months in manner which does so safely as t

COVID-19 Specific National Protocol for Employers and Workers - A Summary from Stratis Consulting
You will be aware of the publication over the weekend by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation of the above Protocol which represents an important milestone on the road to getting Ireland back to work. It is critical that we get as many businesses back working again in the coming weeks and months, but we must do it safely and in a manner which gives confidence to both employers and workers that safety issues are a top priority as we take each steps in the Gove