This article is from page 7 of the 2012-07-17 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 7 JPG
A NEW information booklet for school leavers was launched yesterday by Clare’s 2011 minor winning captain and Munster minor hurler of the year Tony Kelly
The booklet has been produced by The Citizens Information Service (CIS) in Clare to address what they say is a “serious lack of knowledge amongst school leavers about their rights and responsibilities when they first take up paid employment”.
Paul Woulfe, CIS Manager, explains, “With many young people after leaving school and now entering first time employment it is important they are aware of a wide range of employment and equality legislation that has been enacted to protect them.”
Speaking at the launch, Tony Kelly said, “It is really important that young people have access to information when they need it. This resource pack and booklet is filling a vital role in ensuring that young people are aware of their rights across a variety of topics.”
He encouraged young people to make sure they are informed whether its leaving home for the first time as a third-level student and renting accommodation or pursuing another option such as the world of work.
Mr Woulfe says, “We also receive a significant number of calls from people who have no idea as to how their tax or PRSI contributions will be calculated or even as to whether or not their employer will be making these contributions on their behalf.”
“You should receive a pay slip with your wages/salary, which indicates tax, PRSI and union dues deducted from your wages.
“At the end of the tax year you should receive a Form P60 which indicates how much you earned, how much tax you paid, how much PRSI and the number and class of PRSI contributions. This is an important document, which you should keep and will be required by the tax office when you go to claim tax back.” Copies of the booklet are available from your local Citizens Information Centre,” he added.