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 environment as it would likely result in less pollution from commuting, as well as help families in terms of arranging childcare. Excessive working hours can of course put a strain on health and productivity and therefore sh
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 the Government’s Roadmap for reopening the economy is implemented over the coming months. Stratis has published a summary only on our website of the key measures set out in the Protocol and full details of the Return to W
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 Government’s Roadmap for reopening the economy and as the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The Protocol is supported by Ibec, Chambers Ireland, the CIF and by the ICTU. In this update, we set out a summary only of the key m
