This article covers some of the main points of this important order. Interested parties are advised to access the full document here… https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2021/si/703/made/en/print
This Sectoral Employment Order applies to:- Workers employed as qualified electricians and registered apprentice electricians working in the sector. Qualified electricians who are employed as charge-hands and foremen should also come within the scope of the order. It will not apply to electricians, and apprentices employed directly by manufacturing companies for the maintenance of those companies’ plant.
Pay and Pay Categories:
The following hourly rates of pay will apply in the sector from 1st February 2022 to 31st Jan 2023.
Electricians Category 1 First year out of time €24.14 per hour
Category 2 Third year out of time €24.63 per hour
Category 3 Sixth year out of time €25.02 per hour
Apprentice Year 1 – 35% of Category 1 Rate
Year 2 – 45% of Category 1 Rate
Year 3 – 65% of Category 1 Rate
Year 4 – 80% of Category 1 Rate
The following hourly rates of pay will apply in the sector from 1st February 2023.
Category 1 First year out of time €24.81 per hour
Category 2 Third year out of time €25.31 per hour
Category 3 Sixth year out of time €25.72 per hour
Apprentice Year 1 – 35% of Category 1 Rate
Year 2 – 45% of Category 1 Rate
Year 3 – 65% of Category 1 Rate
Year 4 – 80% of Category 1 Rate
Normal Working Time and Unsocial Hours Payments
The following definitions shall apply in respect of hours worked by qualified electricians and apprentices in the sector:-
Normal Working week shall consist of 39 hours worked between Monday and Friday each week.
Normal daily working hours shall consist of eight consecutive hours of work undertaken between the hours of 7am (normal weekday starting time) and 5pm (Normal weekday finishing time) Monday – Thursday inclusive and between the hours of 7am (normal Friday starting time) and 4pm (normal Friday finishing time) on Friday.
Other Hours Worked outside of those hours shall constitute unsocial working hours and shall attract the following premium payments:-
Hours worked between normal finishing time and Midnight Monday to Friday inclusive Time plus a half.
Hours worked between Midnight and normal starting time Monday to Friday Double time.
First four hours worked after 7am on Saturday is Time plus a half.
All other hours worked on Saturday is Double time.
All hours worked on Sunday is Double time.
All hours worked on Public Holidays, Double time plus an additional day’s leave.
Pensions
The minimum pension and death in service scheme contribution rates for employers and workers shall be set at the following levels:
Pension Contribution from 1st February 2022 Employer daily rate – €5.73 (weekly – €28.65)
Worker daily rate – €3.82 (weekly €19.10)
Total contribution daily into the scheme per worker – €9.55 (weekly €47.75)
Pension Contribution from 1st February 2023 Employer daily rate – €5.84 (weekly – €29.22)
Worker daily rate – €3.90 (weekly €19.50)
Total contribution daily into the scheme per worker – €9.74 (weekly €48.70)
Death in Service The following contribution rates in respect of a death in service scheme will apply:
Employer €1.17 per week.
Worker €1.17 per week.
Total €2.34 per week.
Sick Pay Scheme
The following contribution rates in respect of a sick pay scheme will apply:
Employer €1.27 per week.
Worker €0.63 per week.
Total €1.90 per week.
For ease of reference the terms and benefits of the Pension Sick Pay Scheme are attached at Appendix 1 of the official document.
All sides are obliged to fully comply with the terms of the disputes procedure.
Individual Dispute
(a) The grievance or dispute shall in the first instance be raised with the employer at local level with a requirement to respond within 5 working days. Notice in writing of the dispute shall be given by the individual concerned or his trade union to the relevant organisation representing employers or to the employer directly.
(b) If the dispute is not resolved it shall be referred to the Adjudication Service of the WRC
(c) Either party can appeal the outcome of the Adjudication Hearing to the Labour Court.
Collective Dispute
(a) The grievance or dispute shall be raised in the first instance with the employers with a requirement to respond within 5 working days. Notice in writing of the dispute shall be given by the workers concerned or their trade union to the relevant organisation representing employers or to the employer directly.
(b) If a dispute is not resolved the issue shall be referred to the Conciliation Service of the WRC
(c) If the issue remains unresolved, it shall be referred to the Labour Court for investigation and recommendation.
Full details of this procedure is contained in the official document. (link is above)
