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assess the hazard and risks before issuing an instruction. In this instance you will be paid for the hours worked
up to the Management deciding to close the business premises or for the entire day if the decision is made
after 3pm.
The 3 different type of warning all depicted by colour and actions.

Yellow: Be aware. Severely bad weather is possible over the coming days
Amber: Be prepared. There is an increased likelihood of severely or extremely bad weather
Red: Take action. Extremely bad weather is expected.

Employee shall not decide to take any action including, refusing to attend work, refusing to perform their duties
while at work, leave without permission, refuse to follow instruction that serves to secure their safety, that of
follow colleagues or company property.

2.13 RETIREMENT
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Normal retirement occurs on your 66 birthday. It is our policy for employees to retire at the end of the week
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in which their 66 birthday falls. Changes to the age at which you are eligible for the state pension can be
discussed should such changes be introduced. In certain circumstances consideration may be given to continued
employment being offered to you and/or fresh employment offered after retirement. Such offers will be totally
at the discretion of a MANAGER.

2.14 INTRODUCTION OF NEW WORKING PRACTICES
Our business is a highly competitive one and one where we are constantly striving to find new and better ways
of working. Change, whether initiated by market demands or by the introduction of new technologies, will be
an integral part of your employment with the Company. Your co-operation in the change process is vital to our
success. In turn, and where possible, we will make every effort to discuss any material changes with you in
advance and to minimise the degree of disruption.
2.15 PERMIT TO WORK (non-EU nationals)
It is a condition precedent of this offer of employment that the Company receives satisfactory evidence of your
permission to work in Ireland. For example, you may need to provide some or all of the following documents:
• Current Passport
• Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) Registration Card
• Original employment permit
If you are likely to have difficulty in producing the documents as specified above, please let the Company know
as soon as possible.

2.16 CAPABILITY AND COMPETENCE
2.16.1 Introduction
We recognise that during your employment with us your capability or competence to carry out your duties may
deteriorate. This can be for a number of reasons, the most common ones being that either the job changes over
a period of time and you fail to keep pace with the changes, or you change (most commonly because of health
reasons) and you can no longer cope with the work.
2.16.2 Job Changes
1. If the nature of your job changes we will make every effort to ensure that you understand the level of
performance expected of you and that you receive adequate training and supervision. If we have concerns
regarding your capability these will be discussed in an informal manner and you will be given time to
improve.
2. If your standard of performance is still not adequate you will be invited to a formal meeting and may be
issued with a verbal warning. Failure to improve and to maintain the performance required could lead to
further warning in writing.

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