Employment Rights Protection Bill, 1997

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Would give employees practical remedies when employers break rules on collective redundancies or business transfers, including reinstatement, re-engagement or compensation of up to two years’ pay. Disputes could go to a rights commissioner, with appeals to the Employment Appeals Tribunal and High Court, while awards would be enforceable and penalties for breaches increased.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Protection of Employment Act, 1977, and the European Communities (Safeguarding of Employees' Rights on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations, 1980, and to give full effect to Council Directive 75/129/EEC of 17 February 1975, Council Directive 92/56/EEC of 24 June 1992, and Council Directive 77/187/EEC of 14 February 1977, and to provide for related matters

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