3rd March 2018
Updated information to businesses from Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation during Status Orange weather conditions.
The Workplace Relations Commission, which is an office of this Department, offers advice to both employers and employees on dealing with a situation whereby an employee cannot attend work due to unforeseen circumstances. It is however important that both parties are aware that, in general, there is no statutory entitlement for an employee to be paid where they cannot attend for work because of extreme weather.
Any more beneficial arrangement is a matter for agreement between the employer and the employee. In this regard, employers are encouraged to take a long-term view of the working relationship.
Useful Links
As companies consult with their employees, customers, suppliers and providers in the coming days, the following links may be useful:
General Information
- Office of Emergency Planning: This website provides updates from the Government’s National Emergency Co-ordination Group. For further information Tel 01 237 3800 or LoCall 1890 252736.
- Irish Water: Visit their Twitter customer care @IWCare or in an emergency call them on 1850 278 278.
- ESB: For information on any power outage updates, please go to Current Power Outages.
Employment Information
- Workplace Relations Commission: The Workplace Relations Commission provides advice on Absence during extreme weather events. If you wish to seek additional information on your workplace situation you may speak with an Information Officer of the Workplace Relations Commission at 1890 80 80 90 or 059 917 8990, Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pm. The service is available for both employers and employees.
- Health and Safety Authority: Please contact the Health and Safety Authority if you wish to report any work-related safety risks on: 1890 289 389 between 9:00am to 12:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection provides information around social welfare benefits.
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