What can I do?
I’m working in a factory in Ireland and I’m at the point where I don’t know if I’m overreacting or if this workplace genuinely isn’t being run properly.
Some of the things that concern me are:
We have no written contracts.
Our wages can be paid anytime from Thursday to Sunday with no set payday.
We don’t receive proper payslips, just photos.
People are threatened with losing their jobs if targets aren’t met.
We’re expected to lift very heavy bags and do physically demanding work, but we’ve never had manual handling training.
People are using forklifts without forklift licences.
There have been a number of health and safety concerns that don’t seem to be taken seriously.
The workload and production targets feel unrealistic, and everyone is under constant pressure.
I’m trying to leave because the environment has become so stressful, but I’m finding it difficult to get another job.
Has anyone else worked somewhere like this? Are these things legal in Ireland, or should I be reporting them? I’d really appreciate any advice or hearing from people who’ve been in a similar situation.