Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009

Public bill · Government · Presented

Requires employment agencies operating in Ireland to hold a three-year licence, while recognising agencies authorised under comparable rules in designated European Economic Area countries. It bans unlicensed agencies, allows inspections and penalties, prohibits agencies from charging jobseekers fees for introductions or job-related training, and creates public lists of approved and prohibited agencies. The measure also protects workers who report breaches from retaliation and replaces the Employment Agency Act 1971.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the licensing of employment agencies that carry on business in the State; to provide for the recognition of employment agencies that are permitted to carry on business in certain countries of the European Economic Area; to repeal the Employment Agency Act 1971; and to provide for matters connected therewith

Last updated 12 April 2018