Work Permits

JLC REA Rates

“JLC REA Rates” was often shown in job vacancies listed on FAS.

UPDATE – July 11th 2011 –

Following a High Court decision all Employment Regulation Orders ceased to have statutory effect from 7 July 2011. Employees who were covered by an ERO have existing contracts of employment which govern their pay and conditions of work. If an employer reduces an employee’s rate of pay this would be a change in their contract of employment and normally it requires the employee’s consent. The pay and conditions of employees who start work after 7 July 2011 is governed by employment legislation such as the minimum wage.

Prior to July 2011 —-

There were  agreements in place that covered certain types of workers. These agreements dealt with the pay and working conditions of the employees concerned and may be included in an employee’s contract of employment.

JLC - The agreements on pay and conditions made by Joint Labour Committees (JLCs) were known as Employment Regulation Orders (EROs). It is the JLC that agrees the rates of pay and working for the workers in the JLC’s sector of employment, for example, catering. An  Employment Regulation Order made by the Labour Court therefore makes the JLC agreement enforceable by law.

Other agreements which result from negotiations between trade unions and employers are called Collective Agreements.  If a Collective Agreement has been registered with the Labour Court it is known as a Registered Employment Agreement (REA).
REAs are legally binding to the employers and employees in the sector of employment to which the agreement applies.

Finding a Job on Twitter

Using Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook to look for jobs or to offer your services is becoming more common. An American who moved to Ireland is looking for work in the area of social media strategy, media, blogging and videography.
We don’t usually post “Jobs Wanted” ads here – but we are breaking the rule this once. See more about John here and follow him on Twitter here .

New Zealand Working Holiday Visas for Irish Citizens

New Zealand is one of the most popular destinations for working holidays for Irish young people . If you between 18 and 30 and are thinking of going to New Zealand for a year you will need to apply for a work visa or permit under the  Working Holiday Scheme .

If you want to apply by post – there is no Irish branch of Immigration New Zealand – you need to apply to the London office – Address below- The application fee is £50 GBP
Jobs in New Zealand for people on working holiday permits would include jobs in the areas of agriculture, horticulture and viticulture (grape-growing)

Immigration New Zealand for Irish citizens

Mezzanine Floor
NZ House
80 Haymarket

London SW1Y 4TE
Phone:  0044 13 44 716199