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Information on the Rights of Workers in Northern Ireland (Polish Translation)
Updated February 2016
Information on the Rights of Workers in Northern Ireland (Portuguese Translation)
Updated February 2016
Information on the Rights of Workers in Northern Ireland (Slovak Translation)
Updated February 2016
Information on the Rights of Workers in Northern Ireland (Tetum Translation)
Updated February 2016
Redundancy
When employers wish to make employees redundant they must follow a clear and fair process. The Labour Relations Agency has a redundancy flowchart which can help employers and employees in this situation.
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
Women expecting a baby who satisfy the qualifying conditions are entitled to a maximum of 39 weeks SMP.
Temporary lay-off and short-time working
From time to time employers may experience a temporary shortage of work and it may be necessary to lay-off all or some of their employees in order to preserve long term employment security. If temporary lay-off is being considered there are important aspects of employment and contract law to take into account.
Qualifying periods
Most people are entitled to the rights outlined below. However, in many cases, qualifying conditions must be fulfilled before a right may be claimed. Some rights apply to all employees as soon as they start work; others depend on factors such as length of service, continuity of employment and activities in addition to the job, for example, union work.