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CSO


CSO section must be completed if you would like the software to compile CSO statistics for the EHECS (Earnings, hours & employment costs survey) or the NES (National Employment Survey) which can now be uploaded online to the Central Statistics Office from the payroll software. 

You are obliged by law to fully complete and return these forms to the Central Satistics Office. Further information can be found at www.cso.ie


To access this utility go to Process ICON no. 1 OR Employees > Add/Amend Employee details > CSO tab


EARNINGS HOURS & EMPLOYMENT COSTS SURVEY

The Earnings, Hours and Employment Costs Survey enables the Central Statistics Office to compile regular and timely labour cost indicies for the purpose of monitoring change in labour costs in Ireland and across the European Union.


NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SURVEY

The National Employment Survey is a major workplace and earnings survey conducted by the Central Statistics Office. The survey provides more detailed comparisons than previously available of the factors that influence employees’ earnings.
The National Employment Survey is being conducted annually, to provide comparable annual results.

Ø   Each employee will need to be categorised into one of the following three occupational groups:



Managers, Administrators, Professionals & Associate Professionals

Example: Legislators and senior officials, corporate managers, managers of small enterprises

Clerical, Sales & Service Workers

Examples: Clerks, office workers, service & sales workers

Production, Transport Workers, Craft & Tradespersons and Other Manual

Example: Plant & machine operators & assemblers, skilled craft & trade workers and other manual occupations


Ø   Select Employee's status


·     Full-time

·     Part-time

·     Apprentice/Trainee


For an employee NOT paid an hourly rate, you will need to enter the following information:


·     Number of hours normally worked per week (excluding overtime) in box provided

·     If employee's pay is less than or equal to the National Minimum Wage - tick the box provided

·    If this employee is been paid a Pension ONLY by you - tick the box provided


  

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