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[Ireland] Citizens’ panel recommends introduction of EU minimum wage [Ireland] Citizens’ panel recommends introduction of EU minimum wage

The vote followed a weekend of deliberations in Dublin Castle among 200 citizens of all ages and backgrounds from across...
02 Mar 2022

[UK] Post-Brexit struggles for the games industry [UK] Post-Brexit struggles for the games industry

Before Brexit, hiring an EU employee required minimal paperwork. Now, companies must sponsor each potential employee, apply for visas and...
25 Feb 2022

[UK] City law firms match investment banks with highest graduate salaries [UK] City law firms match investment banks with highest graduate salaries

Britain’s major law firms are now on par with salaries paid out to graduates working in investment banking and significantly...
25 Feb 2022

[UK] 40,000 M&S staff getting pay rise in wake of cost of living crisis [UK] 40,000 M&S staff getting pay rise in wake of cost of living crisis

In addition, M&S will reportedly offer free health checks for all staff members, including benefits such as an online GP...
24 Feb 2022

[Germany] 10 things to know about paid time off [Germany] 10 things to know about paid time off

When an employment relationship ends, there is no automatic requirement to pay out unused vacation days.
24 Feb 2022

[Scotland] Payroll error gives overtime pay to hundreds of police officers [Scotland] Payroll error gives overtime pay to hundreds of police officers

The error was discovered during an internal audit and was described as “high risk” in a report by financial chiefs.
23 Feb 2022

[Ireland] PAYE workers advised to review their tax liabilities [Ireland] PAYE workers advised to review their tax liabilities

The Independent TD said €390 million was refunded to PAYE taxpayers in 2020 and so far this year, €57 million...
23 Feb 2022