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Agreement reached on Platform Work Directive
On 11 March 2024, EU employment and social affairs ministers confirmed the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the European Council on a new platform work directive. This was a somewhat surprising development, further to the agreement being blocked by a number of states last month. Platform workers are often referred to as "gig workers" and the term refers to those workers who are contracted to work for a digital platform, such as food delivery drivers and rideshare drivers, often as independent contractors.
Bread and Salt
By now, we all know that a balanced diet is essential for health. Everything in moderation and a little of what you fancy!
Food Drink Ireland
Food Drink Ireland (FDI) is the main trade association for the food and drink industry in Ireland. It represents the interests of over 150 food, drink and non-food grocery manufacturers and suppliers. We're committed to ensuring an environment exists which is conducive to the success and further growth of the Irish food and drink industry internationally. FDI is a member of a number of different European and International business representative organisations to ensure our members are heard at an EU level. We provide leadership and direction on a number of key strategic issues, including the economic importance and reputation of the sector, Brexit, competitiveness, innovation, trade, skills regulation and general food chain policy. We also develop and deliver industry-led training to the Food and Drink Industry through our Food Drink Ireland Skillnet.
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One hour rest break for retail workers past its sell-by date?
Whether or not an individual is considered a "shop employee" will determine the length of break they are entitled to during the working day. Ibec is currently exploring this legislative requirement with member organisations to establish whether this one hour break is in fact still fit for purpose.
Catherine Toolan appointed Chair of Ibec Experience Economy policy committee
Ibec’s Experience Economy policy committee today announced the appointment of Catherine Toolan, Managing Director of Diageo Irish Brand Homes, as its new Chairperson during a meeting held at Shannon Airport. Irish Brand Homes includes Guinness Storehouse and Open Gate Brewery, Roe and Co and the Smithwick’s Experience in Kilkenny. Catherine takes over the role from Pat McCann, former CEO of Dalata Hotel Group, who stood as Chairperson for two and a half years.
New EU Whistleblowing Directive
A new EU Whistleblowers Directive on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law has been adopted. It widens the scope of what is currently protected in Ireland to include breaches relating to corporate tax laws, food, transport safety, product safety and much more.
Ibec calls for the retention of the 9% VAT rate indefinitely to support the Experience Economy percent
Ibec, the group that represents Irish businesses, is calling on the Government to maintain the 9% VAT rate indefinitely for the Experience Economy. This rate, scheduled to conclude on August 31st, has played a vital role in sustaining businesses and preserving a significant number of the more than 300,000 jobs in the experience economy nationwide.