One-third of pregnant workers have experienced discrimination in the workplace, writes Anita Guidera Elizabeth had spent 10 years building up a career in financial services when she became pregnant. “It was something we both really wanted but my one reservation was the effect it might have on my career.” Her worst fears materialised when the...Read More

A CLAMPDOWN has been ordered on state-funded home-help companies which take top-up fees from elderly and disabled people, the Irish Independent has learnt. In some cases, home help companies have been raking in fees of up to €170,000 a year from their clients, who are generally elderly. This is on top of the payment these...Read More