Legislative developments in the Irish employment landscape: Improvements for lower paid workers

The last few months of 2022 saw several legislative developments in the Irish employment context. The changing landscape of the world of work brought about by technological advancement, and the legacy of issues raised due to the Covid-19 pandemic, continues to shape policy responses to employment issues and legislative developments. crisis have put pressure on political parties and representatives to introduce measures to support those on lower incomes. Low paid workers are particularly impacted by rising cost its highest level in thirty-eight years . The impetus to address issues associated with low pay comes in the context of the recent pandemic which saw greater public and political awareness of the critical role many frontline/essential workers play in society including retail workers, care workers and others working in service sector roles, many of whom are low paid. Developments outlined below are among a range of recent measures aimed at improving terms and conditions for workers.