New regulations for seasonal workers

Seasonal and casual workers can earn €7,500 a year without it impacting on jobseeker’s Benefit

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Leitrim Observer Reporter

27 Dec 2018

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New regulations have been announced which will improve seasonal workers’ employment rights and earnings.

The new regulations, which come into effect on New Year’s Day, will allow seasonal and casual workers to earn €7,500 a year without it impacting on their rights to Jobseeker’s Benefit at another time of the year.

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