New Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment recently published the Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023 (“the Order”) which has been approved by the Oireachtas. This Order will come into operation on 18^th September 2023 and amends the Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2021.

The Order will apply to workers in the construction sector to include craft persons, construction operatives and apprentices. It will introduce an increase in minimum wage rates and amendments to pension contribution rates, with a further increase to apply from 5^th August 2024.

PAY RATES

From 18^th September 2023, the following minimum hourly rates of basic pay will apply:

Craftsperson – €21.49 per hour

Category A Worker – €20.86 per hour

Category B Worker – €19.35 per hour

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