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Discrimination when hiring
Fair treatment is not just a moral and legal obligation but makes good business sense. Employers who treat employees fairly will be best placed to recruit and retain staff in an increasingly diverse and competitive labour market.
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.
Encouraging Respectful Conversations in the Workplace
Join us for this important discussion on 3 December 2024.
This event aims to create a safe space to share experiences of Deaf, Disabled and Neurodiverse people in the workplace.
Our panel discussion will be chaired by Jamie Shields, multi-award winning speaker trainer and consultant, and named on the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 List 2024 as one of the most influential disabled people in the UK.
Public holidays and bank holidays
Employees are not automatically entitled to paid time off for bank and public holidays.
Types of contracts
In addition to contracts of employment, a number of other types of contracts exist.
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.
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
Women expecting a baby who satisfy the qualifying conditions are entitled to a maximum of 39 weeks SMP.
Health & Safety at Work
Employers have a duty to protect their employees and visitors from harm. They must do risk assessments and they must report any serious incidents to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of their own health and safety.
Advice on Managing Difficult Conversations
The ability to be able to talk about very sensitive and emotive issues is an integral part of effective line management and can be critical to managing performance, promoting attendance and improving team dynamics. These difficult conversations should not be avoided.