Lidl commits to implementing living wage for all employees
The supermarket is the first in Ireland to introduce the minimum rate. Lidl has announced a new commitment to introduce the recommended living wage for employees. Employees at the supermarket chain will now earn a minimum of €13.85, the recommended rate by the Living Wage Technical Group. “The change represents an investment of over €7.5 […]
3 years ago
Calls for €20 social welfare increase and minimum wage of €13 in new Budget
Social Justice Ireland is calling for major changes. The minimum wage in Ireland should increase to just under €13, while social welfare ought to significantly rise, according to the assessment of an independent think-tank. Social Justice Ireland (SJI) argues that the forthcoming Budget, due in October, must address the current cost of living challenges faced […]
4 years ago
New living wage means we can kiss goodbye to the minimum wage, but not for a while
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has announced an expiration date for the minimum wage in Ireland. The minimum wage in Ireland is set to be formally phased out and replaced by a new living wage – though it will take some time for the change to come into play. Officially announcing the switch at Dublin Castle on […]
4 years ago
Aldi announces increase in hourly rates for employees from next year
Employees in all of Aldi’s 149 Irish stores will feel the benefit. Aldi has announced it will raise its hourly pay rates for employees next year. Store assistants are set to be paid up to €14.90 an hour from 1 February onwards, while entry-level employees will receive €12.90 an hour, matching the recommended living wage […]
4 years ago
Living Wage group recommends 60c increase to €12.90 per hour
This is due mostly to rising rental costs. The Living Wage in Ireland should increase by 60c to €12.90 per hour, the group that calculates it has said. Calculated by the Living Wage Technical Group (LWTG), the living wage rate establishes the average gross salary that should enable full-time employed adults without dependents across Ireland […]
4 years ago
Living Wage in Ireland increased by 40 cent per hour since last year
The increase is largely due to the current housing crisis. The updated Living Wage for the Republic of Ireland for 2019 has been set by the Living Wage Technical Group (LWTG), and it has increased to €12.30 per hour. The change to the rate is determined by the fluctuation of living costs and taxation, with […]
7 years ago