🇮🇪 Ireland
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Ireland — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
EUR 13.5 per week
Annual Leave
20 days
Sick Leave
5 days
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
6 days
Maternity Leave
26 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
48 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
39hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
39hrs/week
48 hour max opt-out available
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
7days
Max Probation
12months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Permitted
Unfair Dismissal From
12months
Notice Period Formula
1 week under 2 years; scales to 8 weeks for 15+ years per Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973
Severance Calculation
2 weeks pay per year of service plus 1 bonus week; requires 2+ years continuous service
Redundancy Rules
Collective redundancy: 30-day consultation required when 5+ employees affected. Notification to DETE required.
Important Notes
Statutory redundancy pay is tax-free. Weekly pay capped at EUR 600 for redundancy calculation.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Ireland-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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