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A NEW facility to help small busi- nesses manage their staff and em- ployment law obligations in the current economic climate has been introduced by the Shannon and Dis- trict Chamber of Commerce.
Through their affiliation with Chamber HR, the Shannon Chamber is offering the new product, created to assist employers with five staff or less, at a cost price of €84 per month (excl. VAT) over a fixed payment pe- riod.
The contract provides the same level of cover as the standard Cham- ber HR product, in terms of access to the 24-hour human resources advice service and insurance indemnity. The indemnity funds the defence of employment litigation claims and settlements/awards where appropri- ate, if advice is taken and followed, including claims for unfair selection on the grounds of a redundancy dis- missal.
“Given the current economic cli- mate, coupled with the introduction of the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) and the other many changes in employment law, it is essential that businesses of all siz- es are compliant with current and fu- ture legislation. Even the most finan- cially-robust business may face hefty awards or fines,” explained Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon and District Chamber.
The Chamber HR service will be offered by the Chamber network across Ireland, including Shannon and District Chamber, and cham- ber members will also be entitled to use the BusinessWise facility, an exclusive online service for employ- ers to keep track of the day to day management of their workforce and the ongoing, recurring obligations. SU ia ster Nem Ese aie