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Work continues as Fórsa offices close
by Niall Shanahan
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C-19 priorities and looking beyond the crisis
by Niall Shanahan
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Updating your contact details
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Fórsa: Here to support you
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Track the virus from your phone
by Mehak Dugal
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Covid-19: Advice to Fórsa members
 

Fórsa has updated its advice on coronavirus-related work issues for local council workers  and staff in the wider public service. The advice covers attendance at work (including for pregnant workers and those with health vulnerabilities), salary protections for those self-isolating, temporary staff transfers, childcare and more. Read it HERE.

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Clarity sought on definition of essential work
by Bernard Harbor
 

Fórsa has sought official guidance to ensure maximum consistency on decisions about what public services are deemed essential during the current crisis.

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Wage subsidy scheme welcomed
by Róisín McKane
 

The Government has introduced new measures financial supports for Irish workers affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

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How to work remotely
by Mehak Dugal
 

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has published advice about working remotely for both workers and employers.

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Update on social welfare payments
by Hazel Gavigan
 

The Government has put revised social welfare payments in place for 12 weeks because of the coronavirus crisis.

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Personal data and remote working
by Martina O’Leary
 

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued comprehensive guidance on protecting personal data while working remotely.

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