Jurisdiction: Republic if Ireland
Commencement: 19th December 2018
Amends: Organisation of Working Time Act 1997
Mini Summary
The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 sets out the statutory rights for employees in respect of rest, maximum working time and holidays.
Amendment
This was amended by Organisation of Working Time (General Exemptions) Regulations, 1998 to include exempt categories of workers from section 11 (minimum rest periods), section 12 (breaks) and section 13 (daily rest) of the Act.
This 2018 amendment clarifies that the caring, rearing, breeding and training of racehorses is included in the category of exempt agricultural workers as prescribed in The Organisation of Working Time (General Exemptions) Regulations 1998.
The Legislation Update Service is the best way to stay up to date automatically with legislation in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our intuitive online system helps manage your compliance obligations for environment, health & safety and food.