Ireland recognizes nine public holidays: New Year’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Monday, the first Monday in May, June, and August, the last Monday in October, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen’s Day

Employees in Ireland are entitled to receive at least the national minimum wage, which is reviewed annually. Employers are required to provide payslips that detail gross pay, deductions, and net pay. Overtime compensation and other allowances must also be clearly stated in the employment contract

Employees in Ireland are entitled to several types of leave, including:

• Annual leave: At least four weeks of paid leave per year.
• Maternity leave: 26 weeks of paid leave with an option to take an additional 16 weeks unpaid.
• Parental leave: 18 weeks of unpaid leave for each parent per child.
• Sick leave: The introduction of statutory sick pay is in progress, with draft legislation expected to mandate employers to provide paid sick leave

Employers can terminate employment for reasons related to capability, conduct, redundancy, or other substantial reasons. Termination must follow fair procedures, including providing notice and a chance for the employee to respond. Unfair dismissal claims can be made to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)​

Employers are required to ensure that employees are covered by the social security system, which includes health insurance, occupational injuries insurance, and pay-related social insurance (PRSI). These contributions are typically shared between the employer and the employee