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Probationary periods
Employers may sometimes state that a contract of employment is permanent subject to the completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
Hours of work
The amount of hours and employee works for employer should be clearly laid out in the employment contract.
Deductions from pay - employers
This section covers deduction from pay.
Deducting training costs from final pay
This section covers deducting training costs from final pay.
Public holidays and bank holidays
Employees are not automatically entitled to paid time off for bank and public holidays.
Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)
A payment in lieu of notice is made in circumstances where an employee is not required to work their notice period but is paid a sum of money instead.
Warnings and other disciplinary action
Warnings in the workplace should be part of a disciplinary process and they should be designed to allow employees to change a particular behaviour within a given timeframe. They should be given as quickly as possible after the behaviour occurs. Any sanctions should be proportionate to the alleged offence.
Annual Closedowns
Employers may elect to close their business at certain times of the year. (Christmas/new year)
EARLY CONCILIATION COMING TO NI 27 JANUARY 2020
Following a change in employment law, the Labour Relations Agency will provide a new service to employees, employers, and their representatives.
Advertising the job
An employer has an obligation to ensure that recruitment advertising is carried out in a non-discriminatory manner.