Interesting article relating to rights when a storm like Emma hits
Workers have been urged not to risk their safety for their jobs – even if their pay may be docked while the ‘Beast from the East’ and Storm Emma ravage the country.Employees are at particular risk as they make their way to and from work, while outdoor staff like sales reps and construction workers could face danger.Tragic Fintan Goss was killed while travelling from work when a tree fell on his car in Louth during Storm Ophelia last October.Employers are not obliged to pay staff when they do not show up for work and there are already reports that some have threatened disciplinary action if they do not come in…… Read More
