Pay and employment

All employees are entitled by law to a written statement of salary. This statement is called a 'pay slip'. Find out about your rights here.

Under the National Minimum Wage Act 2000, most employees are entitled to a minimum wage.

Tax statement at the end of the year and when you leave a job (previously P60 and P45).

If your employer is regularly late when paying your wages then there are procedures you can use to enforce your legal right to your pay.

If you lose your job you have certain rights and entitlements including the right to be paid for work you have done. Find out how to make a compaint about non-payment of wages.

Employees can get certain benefits in addition to their salary or wages. Some of these benefits are taxed. This document provides information on how such benefits are taxed.

Tax on income you earn from employment is deducted directly from your salary (pay). Find out how this tax is calculated.

Employees in Ireland can avail of certain share options from their company that may be "tax free" or "tax efficient". Find out about the two main ways an employee can benefit from shares in the company.

Tax and social welfare assistance is available for low income earners and their families. Information on available schemes and how to apply.