ERB Monitor 08/2008

The Equality Authority (EA) Annual Report 2007 showed that 24% of case files under the Employment Equality Acts related to age discrimination.
Niall Crowley, CEO (EA) “The emergence of the age ground as the highest area of case files under the Employment Equality Acts underpins the urgency in tackling the ageism that is all too prevalent in society."
This confirms research carried out by Age Action.

In the current worsening economic environment government funding cuts for the community and voluntary sector are on the agenda. What can YOU do about it?
Support the voice of the community sector – The Community Sector Employers Forum (CSEF). By becoming a member of your representative body, you strengthen our hand and give us a strong collective voice in our dealings with government.

Are you aware of what the statutory redundancy entitlements are?
With the economic downturn the spectre of government funding cut backs loom large over the community sector. What are the statutory redundancy entitlements of employees being made redundant?

The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) has launched a new toolkit with the aim of providing guidance on the new General Application Regulations 2007. It is designed specifically with the needs of small and micro enterprises in mind.
The toolkit provides practical checklists to help you improve standards of safety, health and welfare in your workplace.