Today I secured Government approval for the Workplace Relations Bill 2014. The law, when enacted, will replace the current five workplace relations bodies with two – the Workplace Relations Commission which will deal with complaints at first instance, and the Labour Court which will deal with appeals. This move forms part of reform programme which will see total number of Agencies under the Department of Jobs reduced by 41 by end 2014. The new Workplace Relations system will provide a world-class service for employers and employees, while also delivering savings for the taxpayer. I believe this project has been an exemplar of public service reform. Through the rationalisation of five public service bodies, and with the better use of technology and shared services, we will reduce the cost of running those bodies by 10%, we will reduce the number of staff working in these bodies by 20%. At the same time we will deliver a better service to the users of these services – employers and employees who wish to avoid or resolve disputes in the workplace or who are seeking to have employment rights enforced or adjudicated. I wish to thank all those who have contributed to the process so far, in particular those who have worked so hard to deliver the progress achieved, including officials of my Department, the Chief Officers and staff members of the five existing employment bodies. merrionstreet.ie/index.php/2014/07/landmark-reform-will-see-five-state-workplace-relations-bodies-merged-into-two-minister-bruton/
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:19:18 +0000
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