What is this scheme?
Introduced during the 2022 budget, the Atypical Working Hours scheme applies to employees working in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services
- Administrative and support services
- Wholesale and retail trade
- Transport and storage
- Manufacturing
Who is eligible?
Both full-time and part-time employees working in the private sector (including those who are self-employed) who work night shifts after 6pm, in shifts, or on weekends and their basic salary does not exceed €20,000 per annum.
The employees must have been employed with the same employer for at least 6 months during the calendar year 2021.
People who satisfy these conditions are eligible for an In-Work Benefit of €150 per year.
Jobsplus have issued a letter to employers to facilitate the data collection for submission in order to issue these grants to eligible employees.
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Disclaimer: This article is only a summary of the guidelines pertaining to the Atypical Working Hours Scheme. This article is purely informational and does not replace the formal guidelines enforced by the authorities.