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Calculating holiday entitlement
A worker is entitled to 5.6 weeks paid annual leave per year. This entitlement starts on the day the employee begins employment.
Working Time Regulations
In addition to the rights outlined around qualifying periods, a number of other rights and responsibilities exist. These relate to rest breaks, the number of hours a worker can be required to work and paid leave.
Contracts of employment
Employers must provide a contract of employment which sets out the terms and conditions of employment.
Unfair dismissal claim
There are several ways a dismissal could be considered unfair.
Fall Back Scheme – Parental leave
The Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 introduced a right to Parental Leave for parents of any child under the age of 18.
Tests and checks
Employers can do various checks to make sure future employees can do the job they are being hired to do, that they are entitled to work in Northern Ireland, and that they are not barred from working with vulnerable groups.
Events - How to Register - Demo Video
This short video provides step-by-step instructions on how to register for an event on our website.
Hours of work
The amount of hours and employee works for employer should be clearly laid out in the employment contract.
Annual Closedowns
Employers may elect to close their business at certain times of the year. (Christmas/new year)