Ruth Doris

1 week ago | sage.com | Ruth Doris

Following in the footsteps of our fellow European Union (EU) members and the UK, in 2022 Ireland introduced new gender pay gap reporting legislation. The is a framework designed to illustrate how women and men are paid and represented across Ireland’s workforce. In 2022, the gender pay gap in Ireland was 9.6%, meaning that the average man earned 9.6% more than the average woman.

2 months ago | sage.com | Ruth Doris

If you’re planning to grow your business this year, you may be looking to hire new employees. While the recruitment process can be challenging, getting the next step right is important. Onboarding starts as soon as the job offer has been accepted. This article aims to help you offer a great employee onboarding process for your new hires.

Jan 15, 2025 | sage.com | Ruth Doris

Legislation requiring employers to provide paid sick leave for their employees took effect from 1 January 2023. The Sick Leave Act 2022 became law on 20 July 2022. The legislation that sets up the statutory sick pay scheme aims to bring Ireland in line with other European countries that have mandatory paid sick leave for workers in place. Both full and part-time employees can avail of paid sick leave under the scheme, which will be rolled out over four phases.

Jan 12, 2025 | sage.com | Ruth Doris

As the new tax year begins, owners of small and medium businesses will be looking at their financial well-being, reviewing costs and preparing for any changes in 2025. Budget 2025 allocated €1.03 billion to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, with some of the measures due to come into effect from 1 January 2025, while others will begin later in the year.

Jan 9, 2025 | sage.com | Ruth Doris

Looking for a way to show your employees your appreciation of their hard work during the year? You know a cash bonus would be welcome but by the time taxes including pay as you earn (PAYE) income tax, universal social charge (USC) and pay related social insurance (PRSI) are deducted, the net sum will be significantly reduced. However, there’s another way that employers can reward their workers without incurring taxes: by giving them a bonus or gift using the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme.