Responsibilities Of An Employer

Question 1

What are the responsibilities of employers(7)?

Answer 1

- Ensure the workplace is safe and has healthy working conditions
- Provide employees with adequate training and protective clothing/equipment if necessary
- Provide employees with statutory holidays and leave
- Pay agreed wages. They must pay at least minimum wage to their employees and equal pay for men and women
- Deduct PAYE, PRSI and USC from their employees pay and keep employment records including revenue payments for each employee
- Ensure all employees are treated equally in the business and that bullying/harassment does not exist
- Comply with all employment law and give employees a written contract of employment