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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
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.
Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave
Pregnant employees are entitled to up to one year’s maternity leave. Paternity leave is available if certain criteria are met. Parents are also entitled to 18 weeks’ unpaid leave for each child up to their 18th birthday.
Annual Closedowns
Employers may elect to close their business at certain times of the year. (Christmas/new year)
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.