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Ireland weather: The rules on leaving work as sweltering heatwave continues
Weather
As the Irish heatwave continues with temperatures hovering around 30C, many workers are wondering what their rights are if their workplace becomes unbearably hot
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Ireland heatwave: Rules on leaving work during extreme heat explained
Irish Weather
As temperatures head towards 30C this week, many Irish workers may be wondering if they can leave work due to the heat.
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X-Sense Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Type B) review: essential safety tool at a price that makes sense
Smart home
Device comes with a 10-year electrochemical sensor and replaceable AA batteries that can last up to three years
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Epomaker TH87 ISO mechanical keyboard review: built to last and suitable for gaming and office work
Gaming
Outstanding battery life is one of the many great attributes of this versatile and almost silent keyboard
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Ireland weather: Friday 'work from home' plea issued as flood threat escalates for 18 counties
Weather
Authorities are urging people to work from home on Friday to ease pressure on roads as the flood threat esclates.
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Ireland weather: Rules on staying home from work when it's freezing cold
Weather
Ireland's deep freeze is set to continue into next week, prompting questions over whether it's safe to travel to work as experts outline what the rules say during extreme cold weather.
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Money expert settles debate about leaving heating on low all day
Cost of Living
With energy prices soaring and temperatures dropping across Ireland, households are once again debating the best way to heat their homes efficiently this autumn.
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Ireland weather: The rules on demanding a day off work during roasting 30C heatwave
Weather
Ireland's looming 30C heatwave has sparked a fresh debate over workplace temperature rules and whether workers can legally demand a day off when it's roasting.
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Dreamy Irish cottage for sale at €155k comes with hot tub, cinema and treehouse
Property
A beautifully restored two bedroom cottage in rural Ireland, complete with a hot tub, cinema cabin and treehouse, has hit the market for just €155,000.
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Majority of Irish workers would return to office with improved facilities, survey finds
Working from home
Perks such as subsidised meals and gym access could also entice more Irish people back to the workplace
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April Fool's Day: 12 pranks to fool your family and workers - from funny texts to parking tickets
April Fools' Day
Celebrate April Fool's Day with 12 fun and sneaky pranks for family, friends and co-workers, from keyboard switch-ups to fake parking tickets and funny texts.
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Work on the go? Ugreen Nexode 100W 20,000mAh power bank is all you need as it lasts for days
Technology
The intelligent power bank can charge three devices simultaneously
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Is a standing desk best for working from home? I tested Maidesite TH2 Pro Plus to find out
Shopping advice
High-end motorised sit-and-stand desk from acclaimed manufacturer offers multiple health benefits
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Two towns in one county top the list of 10 Irish towns with the best work-life balance
Working from home
Switcher.ie conducted research on the best locations as legislation is due to come into effect giving employees the right to request remote-working arrangements
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'Get dressed and hide your phone' - New tips to avoid distractions if still working from home
Working from home
Working from home can have its perks, but can also impact productivity - here are some tips to keep your workload up if you are still working from home
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Irish workers horrified by prospect of employer monitoring them by webcam when working from home
Working from home
The survey found that only 31% felt it should be up to employers to decide if someone works from home
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Six tell-tale signs your laptop webcam has been hacked and someone could be watching you
Computers
Webcam hacking is one of the most common data breaches that occur - here is everything you need to know about what to do if you have been hacked
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All the reasons your employer can use to deny your work from home request under new law
Working from home
The Government is expected to pass the law shortly
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Leo Varadkar expected to issue new, more worker-friendly remote working guidelines
Working from home
The Enterprise Minister was criticised for initially weighing the planned legislation more in favour of employers
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Vouchers available to remote workers as second phase of Connected Hubs Voucher Scheme launched
Working from home
Minister Heather Humphreys said she hopes the scheme will allow people to extend their trips home this Christmas
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Flexispot Q8 Standing Desk review: The ultimate electronic desk is a worthy investment
Working from home
Q8 is the most perfect motorised desk yet, with just one minor flaw to be aware of
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People divided as Apprentice star Alan Sugar labels those working from home as 'lazy gits' and says he wouldn't hire them
Working from home
Lord Sugar began his tirade on the home worker on Monday as he responded to the story of a £1.5b government office in the UK left empty with thousands of workers still working from home.
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Dublin named as most expensive city in Europe for remote workers
Dublin
Dublin sits firmly at the top of the list as the least affordable city in Europe
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Irish workers to get vouchers for free access to remote hubs under new Government scheme
Working from home
A series of new initiatives have been announced today that aim to make remote working more accessible and attractive to many workers in Ireland.
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