Roderic O'Gorman

Highlighted concerns regarding the Code of Practices and the implementation of The Work Life Balance Bill.

Concerns were highlighted in relation to the administrative burden that comes with remote working requests, with SMEs particularly voicing concerns about the legislation.

Understand DCEDIY's work on childcare, equality, disability, integration and youth

Secure commitment to provide adequate time for employer upskilling/Partial cost rebate for employers where appropriate.

Support for small enterprise if the State presses ahead with a 12.4% increase in the NMW in January 2024

Pay increases for workers in Section 39, Section 56 and Section 10 Organisations.

Having the Minister speak at our event (The Inclusive Workplace Pledge Launch). Raise awareness about the importance of leadership for building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Raise awareness about the importance of leadership for building a diverse and inclusive…

Inform government policy making on remote working

Ensure understanding of business position on jurisdiction of WRC and LC on disputes regarding flexible working

Secure clarity of direction for employers on notice requirements and record retention

Ensure understanding of business position on the commencement of Part 2, Section 7 of the proposed legislation to provide time for government resources to be issued.

To seek a meeting with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on the legislative anomaly regarding maternity leave entitlements for those diagnosed with cancer.

The implementation of menstrual health policies in a range of employments

To include the mediation process in the Bill: We suggest that Head 12 includes a specific recommendation that Employers and Employees engage in Mediation as an intervention to resolve disputes arising under the Request Remote Work Bill 2022.