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327 The Disability Discrimination Code of Practice (Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises) Order (Northern Ireland) 1999
This Order stipulates 1/10/99 as the date on which the Code of Practice on the Right of Access to Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises comes into effect.
No. 439 (C.22) The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (commencement No.8) Order (Northern Ireland) 2001
This Order provides for certain powers and interpretation matters contained in S.27 and Schedule 4 of the Disability Discrimination Act (1996) eg – reasonable adjustments by service provides, alterations to leased premises and so on.
No. 50 The Disability Discrimination Code of Practice (Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises) (Appointed Day) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004
Under Article 54A of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland may prepare and issue codes of practice giving practical guidance: to - employers, service providers; to - promote equality of opportunity, encourage good practice in the field of employment and in access to goods, facilities services and premises. (01/03/04)
560 (27) The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 1996
This Order stipulates 2nd December 1996 as the date when the remaining provisions of 5.16(3) come into effect as far it relates to the definition of ‘sub-lease’ and ‘sub-tenancy’ as defined and operational as of 30 May 1996.
78 Employer’s Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Exemption Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998
These Regulations revoke and re-enact (with some changes) the 1975 Regulations of the same name, along with associated Regulations.
No. 520 The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendment to Subordinate Legislation) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005
Although the main impact on Northern Ireland employment legislation in the area of civil partnership comes from the Civil Partnership Act (2004) (for example, Section 252 and Schedule 29) itself, the above Order addresses other changes in the employment sphere.
196 (C.18) The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Commencement No. 6) Order (Northern Ireland) 1999
This Order provides for the implementation of further components of the 1995 Act, specifically sections: 19(1) (6), 20 (2), (5), (9) and 21 (1), 2 (d), (4), (6) and (10) which relate to the duty on providers of service to make adjustments.
Holidays and Leave
Employees and workers are entitled to various types of leave depending on their circumstances and the length of time they have been employed.
No. 93 Working Time (Amendment) Regulation (Northern Ireland) 2002
These Regulations amend the Working Time Regulations (1998) with regard to – leave (4 weeks), removal of the 13 week qualification rule and the ‘accrual’ of leave in the first year of employment.
Resolving problems
Issues and problems can arise in any workplace. If not resolved they can cause lasting damage to individuals, to the business and to relationships. It is important to ensure there are fair processes in place to deal with problems and that organisations adopt a best practice approach. We run free training seminars and briefings and have guides, template policies and flowcharts to help. Where additional support is needed we offer free, impartial and confidential conciliation, mediation and arbitration services.