Q.  I work in a hotel and I have heard of a new hotel employment regulation order. What is this?

26.10.09

Employment Regulation Orders (EROs) regulate the pay and conditions of employees in certain sectors. The Labour Court makes an ERO confirming proposals submitted by a Joint Labour Committee (JLC). The ERO is enforceable by law. Employers are obliged to pay the wage rates and provide the conditions of employment prescribed by the ERO.
They must also display details of the current agreement in the workplace and keep records of wages. A new ERO has come into effect for the Hotel Industry on 16th September, 2009. This new ERO reduces the Sunday Premium rate of pay from Double Time to Time and One-third.

If an employee had previously been entitled to double time, they can seek to remain on this rate. If an employer wishes to reduce the Sunday premium under the new ERO, this amounts to a change in an employee’s terms and conditions of employment. Any change to the terms and conditions of employment should be agreed between the employee and the employer in writing. An employee has the right to information on the new ERO, and is not obliged to accept a reduction in the Sunday premium.
The National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) is responsible for enforcing EROs and, if necessary, will take proceedings against an employer who is in breach of an ERO. Contact NERA on LoCall 1890 80 80 90 or www.employmentrights.ie . Citizens Information: Buncrana 074 9363496; Carndonagh 074 9373741 & 9373728.
 

Citizens Information: Buncrana 074 9363496; Carndonagh 074 9373741

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