Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not intend to accept the amendment because existing Acts provide protections against victimisation. Section 36 of the National Minimum Wage Act 2000 prohibits an employer from victimising an employee. The Employment Equality Acts protect employees from victimisation. Section 15 of the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act provides that part-time employees may not be penalised for claiming their rights. As the parent legislation contains such provisions as standard and core protections, it is superfluous to provide them in this Bill.

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