The Labour Court is to conduct an examination of the terms and conditions applying to workers in the construction sector.
The court said it follows the receipt of a request under Section 14 of the Industrial Relations Act.
“This could result in a recommendation from the court for the making by the minister of a Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) which could provide for improved legally enforceable minimum terms and conditions of employment in the sector,” the Labour Court said.
Members of the public who wish to make a written submission on the matter have until 18 June to do so.
After that time, the Labour Court said it may hold hearings of interested parties who wish to appear before the court.
The current SEO for the construction sector came into effect on 18 September 2023.
It sets the statutory minimum rates of pay, and other conditions such as sick pay and pension entitlements, for people employed in the construction sector.
The SEO defines what activities place an employer within the construction sector and what experience and qualifications place a worker in a particular employee class.
