Time off for interviews - dublin
Options
Halladay34
Posts: 3 Newbie
Hi,
I am living and working in Dublin at the moment, originally from the UK and looking to change my job.
Does anyone know if the law in Ireland is the same as the UK where an employer is obliged to give you time off for the interview?
Struggling to find anything online.
Thanks in advance
I am living and working in Dublin at the moment, originally from the UK and looking to change my job.
Does anyone know if the law in Ireland is the same as the UK where an employer is obliged to give you time off for the interview?
Struggling to find anything online.
Thanks in advance
0
Comments
-
I wasn't aware that UK gave you the right to take time off work for an interview.
It isn;t listed on the CAB web site.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/rights-at-work/basic-rights-and-contracts/time-off-work-overview/
But if you are happy for your employer to know that you are looking for other jobs, then why not ask them?
Of course, if you haven't been there long and they know you are looking around they may just sack you anyway!0 -
Halladay34 wrote: »Hi,
I am living and working in Dublin at the moment, originally from the UK and looking to change my job.
Does anyone know if the law in Ireland is the same as the UK where an employer is obliged to give you time off for the interview?
Struggling to find anything online.
Thanks in advance
I didnt realise the law said that in the UK.0 -
I wasn't aware that UK gave you the right to take time off work for an interview.
As far as I am aware, that only applies during redundancy notice periods:
https://www.gov.uk/redundant-your-rights/suitable-alternative-employment
Clearly it would be nonsense to have the right to time off for interviews during normal working period as what would there be to stop someone going for interviews every week just to get time off work?0 -
Doshwaster wrote: »As far as I am aware, that only applies during redundancy notice periods:
https://www.gov.uk/redundant-your-rights/suitable-alternative-employment
Clearly it would be nonsense to have the right to time off for interviews during normal working period as what would there be to stop someone going for interviews every week just to get time off work?
Correct.
Also remember an employer can dictate when an employee can and cannot take their holiday. Unless they have any additional contractual rights, the employer can refuse any holiday request providing they are able to take their entitlement at some point during the year.0 -
It's also only reasonable time off. Anyone want to venture a guess as to what that means?0
-
Halladay34 wrote: »Hi,
I am living and working in Dublin at the moment, originally from the UK and looking to change my job.
Does anyone know if the law in Ireland is the same as the UK where an employer is obliged to give you time off for the interview?
Struggling to find anything online.
Thanks in advance0 -
You'll still need to make arrangements for time off for the interviews, but it may be worth you seeing if you can be interviewed by Skype. that would reduce the amount of time you'd need off!Signature removed for peace of mind0
-
You'll still need to make arrangements for time off for the interviews, but it may be worth you seeing if you can be interviewed by Skype. that would reduce the amount of time you'd need off!
It's very common for first round interviews to be done by Skype (other video conference services are available) or phone but I don't know many employers who would make a job offer without doing a final interview in person.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 343.2K Banking & Borrowing
- 250.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 449.7K Spending & Discounts
- 235.3K Work, Benefits & Business
- 608K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 173.1K Life & Family
- 247.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 15.9K Discuss & Feedback
- 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards