ERO Shirtmaking

Implications of the High Court Decision Delivered on July 7th 2011 in Relation to Employment Regulation Orders (EROs).

Application

This ERO applies to all employees involved in the making from textile fabrics of shirts, collars, cuffs, neckties, pyjamas, aprons or work in conjunction of this. This includes laundering, smoothing, folding and packing and all other incidental operations.

It does not apply to the making of knitted fabrics, boys' washing suits, clothes to be worn by children without distinction of sex, handkerchiefs, mufflers, gloves, socks, stockings, spats, gaiters, bonnets, hats or caps (other than chefs' caps and hospital ward caps).  See ERO for detailed definitions of all categories covered.

Remuneration 

Minimum Pay

Rates of minimum pay vary depending on job type and length of service. Full details relating to statutory minimum rates of pay are set out in the ERO.

Overtime Rates

Employees are entitled to be paid time-and-a-half for the first four hours of all overtime worked on any day with the exception of Sundays, public holidays and time worked prior to normal starting time on Monday, and double time thereafter.

Employees who work overtime on Sundays and prior to normal starting time on Monday are entitled to be paid double time. Employees who work overtime on statutory public holidays are entitled to be paid double time plus a day off in lieu with pay.

Conditions of Employment

Working hours

The normal number of hours to be worked by full time employees is 39 hours per week.

Rest Periods

All employees are entitled to breaks and rest periods in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997.

Holidays

Annual leave and public holiday entitlements are in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997.

Sick Pay Scheme

There is no reference to a Sick Pay Scheme in the ERO.

Miscellaneous

The ERO also provides for special conditions in relation to piece-work/piece-rates, waiting time and service pay entitlements. See ERO for more details.