The hours set out in any document such as a contract of employment, collective agreement, or statement of terms of employment provided under the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994.Your working hours the greater of either: However, it must be clear from the start what pay is taken into account, what hours are included as working hours, and what period the calculation covers (the pay reference period, such as weekly or monthly pay). The basic method of calculation is to divide the gross pay by the total number of hours worked, as set out in the National Minimum Wage Act 2000 Section 20. Lodging rates: €26.07 a week or €3.81 a dayĮmployers must pay a minimum wage to work experience placements, work trials, internships and any other employment practice involving unpaid work or working for room and board.If you get food (known as board) or accommodation (known as lodgings) from your employer, the following amounts are included in the minimum wage calculation: Any shift premium (for example, extra Sunday pay).You can find out more in our page, Employment agreements and orders.įor the purposes of the minimum wage, your gross wage (your total pay before any money is deducted, such as tax or pension contributions) includes: The rules for these sectors are set out in Employment Regulation Orders (EROs) made by Joint Labour Committees. Different rates of pay for certain sectorsĮmployees in certain sectors, such as the security sector and the cleaning sector, have other minimum rates of pay. You cannot agree to be paid less than the minimum wage or to do unpaid work, unless you are employed by a close family relative or are on a recognised apprenticeship. The national minimum wage does not stop an employer from offering you a higher wage. Some people get sub-minimum rates, such as people aged under 20 (see the ‘Rates’ section below). Since 1 January 2023, the national minimum wage is €11.30 per hour. However, most employees are entitled to a minimum wage under the National Minimum Wage Act 2000. Pay negotiations normally happen when you get a job offer. Generally, the amount of pay you get for working is agreed between you and your employer.
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