Contractor Employment Standards Audits

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Under its Corporate Social Responsibility policies, ESB has implemented Contractor Employment Standards (CES) to ensure that all counterparties with whom it does business complies at all times with all employment laws applicable to their staff. CES ensures that all contractors working with and on behalf of ESB uphold the rights of their workers and employees under the relevant employment legislation applicable to the jurisdiction where the work is carried out. In support of this policy, ESB has particular audit requirements in relation to service and/or works contracts awarded by ESB, where the contract has a significant labour content and the work is carried out in the Republic of Ireland. Lot 1: Lot 1 - Desk Top Audit For some contracts the audit exercise will be based on an examination of relevant documentation provided by the contractor and/or subcontractor such as employee contracts, payroll data, wage slips, Revenue returns, pension deductions, etc. The auditor will be required to engage directly with the contractor and/or subcontractors and confirm the position regarding compliance to ESB's Contractor Employment Standards or provide details of any non-compliance with supporting Lot 2: Lot 2 - On Site Auditing Services For a number of high value or business critical contracts, a more proactive hands-on role may be required. This is likely to involve attendance on site on a full or part time basis with ongoing consultation with ESB's site management and interaction and engagement with contractors and subcontractors and their respective staff.