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ILLEGAL EMPLOYMENT OF NON-EU NATIONALS IN IRELAND. ESRI RESEARCH SERIES NUMBER 64 JULY 2017

Illegal employment of non-EU nationals can be defined in two ways, in reference to two different typologies: those who are legally resident working outside the conditions of their residence permit and/or without an Employment Permit, and those who are irregularly resident.1 Illegal employment is defined in this study to mean ‘economic activity carried out in violation of provisions set by legislation’ (European Migration Network, 2014). Illegal employment is hidden by nature, meaning estimating the scale both in Ireland and within the EU is challenging. According to research by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (2015) high risk sectors tend to be characterised by low wages, long hours and a relatively high turnover in staff. Owing to its hidden nature, illegal employment often impacts upon workers’ fundamental rights. Combatting illegal employment is therefore both a social policy and fundamental rights objective, as employees’ rights are often violated (European Migration Network, 2017). This is the first comprehensive study on illegal employment concerning both regularly and irregularly staying non-EU nationals in Ireland, which outlines in detail policy and practice with input from a variety of stakeholders. Its purpose is to provide an evidence base for national and EU policymakers, researchers, practitioners working with non-EEA nationals as well as the general public. The study focusses on policy, law and practice in relation to: prevention measures and incentives for compliance, direct policy initiatives, inspections, sanctions and outcomes for people found to be working illegally

Monthly economic review: October 2014

An overview of the New Zealand economy, including the latest data on economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data. Latest data and events The economy grew by 0.7 percent in the June 2014 quarter, with an expansion in business services influencing growth. There was strong growth for both administrative and support services; and professional, scientific, and technical services over the quarter. Household consumption increased by 1.3 percent over the quarter, due to increased spending on durable goods (e.g. whiteware) and services. On an annual average basis, the economy expanded by 3.5 percent over the year ended June 2014. New Zealand’s current account deficit totalled $5,798 million in the year ended June 2014, equivalent to 2.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). This compared with a deficit of$7,893 million in the June 2013 year (3.7 percent of GDP). The improvement in the deficit was driven by an increase in the goods balance, which was partially offset by a rise in foreign investor earnings on their New Zealand investments. Fonterra announced that it was reducing its forecast payout for the 2014/15 season to $5.30 per kilogram of milksolids (kg/MS), down 70 cents from its previous forecast (excluding dividends). This compares with a payout in the 2013/14 season of$8.40 per kg/MS. Strong international milk production, Russia’s ban on dairy product imports from a number of countries, and high inventory levels in China were believed to be significant factors behind the current fall in international dairy product prices. Since the announcement, international dairy prices have fallen further

Countercyclical Job Creation Programs of the Post-World War II Era

CRS_January_2003_Countercyclical_Job_Creation_Programs_of_the_Post_WWII_Era.pdf: 618 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

Monthly economic review: November 2014

Overview: The Monthly Economic Review is an overview of the New Zealand economy. It includes the latest data on New Zealand’s economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data (such as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate). The unemployment rate, economic growth and central bank interest rates for several of our main OECD trading partners are also included. Each publication highlights a specific topic of interest. The Monthly Economic Review is produced eleven times per year

Tracking Chart 2006 Puma, Vietnam 360084340E

This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.FLA_2006_Puma_TC_Vietnam_360084340E.pdf: 10 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

Fewer jobs or smaller paychecks ? aggregate crisis impacts in selected middle-income countries

This paper reviews evidence from 44 middle-income countries on how the recent financial crisis affected jobs and workers'incomes. In addition to providing a rare assessment of the magnitude of the impact across several middle-income countries, the paper describes how labor markets adjusted and how the adjustments varied for different types of countries. The main finding is that the crisis affected the quality of employment more than the number of jobs. Overall, the slow-down in earning growth was considerably higher than that in employment, and the decline in gross domestic product was associated with a sharp decline in output per worker, particularly in the industrial sector. In several counties, hours per worker declined and hourly wages changed little. But both the magnitude and nature of the adjustments varied considerably across countries. For a given drop in gross domestic product, earnings declined more in countries with larger manufacturing sectors, smaller export sectors, and more stringent labor market regulations. In addition, overall employment became more sensitive to growth in gross domestic product. These findings have implications that go beyond the recent financial crisis as they highlight (i) the limitations of focusing policy responses on maintaining jobs and providing alterative employment or replacement income for the unemployed, and (ii) the critical role of fast-track data systems that are capable of monitoring ongoing labor market adjustment during economic downturns, in supporting the design of effective policy responses.Labor Markets,Labor Policies,Banks&Banking Reform,Markets and Market Access,Labor Management and Relations