Status, worker categories and sectors

Employment law in Ireland, Second Edition - Cox, Corbett and Connaughton is a comprehensive reference work that provides authoritative commentary on the key principles, legislation, and case law governing this area of law. Written by leading subject matter experts, it offers practical guidance on both fundamental concepts and complex issues, making it a valuable resource for lawyers, in-house counsel, HR professionals, academics and students.

See the following textbook chapters in relation to this status, worker categories and sectors subtopic:

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   Chapter 2: Employment Status examines how the law distinguishes employees from self-employed contractors. The chapter analyses statutory, EU, and common-law tests, including mutuality of obligation and control, and discusses dependent contractors and vicarious liability for employers

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   Chapter 4: Atypical Work: Part-Time, Fixed-Term and Agency Workers covers the legal protections afforded to workers under different working arrangements. It outlines the rights of part-time employees, fixed-term workers, and agency workers, focusing on equal treatment, anti-discrimination measures, limits on successive