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Right to work in Northern Ireland

It is important that an employer checks that a job applicant is allowed to work in the UK before they can employ them.  An employer could face a civil penalty if they employ an illegal worker and have not carried out a correct right to work check. 

Employers must check the applicant's identity and nationality and make sure that they have the relevant immigration permission or visa in place.  

Discrimination

Employers have a legal duty to ensure that they do not treat an individual less favourably on any grounds related to their age, gender, marital status, disability, race/nationality, sexual orientation, religious belief or political opinion.

Whistleblowing

The Public Interest Disclosure (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 protects those who report serious wrongdoing in the workplace from dismissal or detrimental treatment as a result of their whistleblowing.

Bullying and harassment

Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect at work.  Bullying or harassment of any kind should not be tolerated.

Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP)

From April 2024 Statutory Shared Parental Pay will paid at £184.03 per week or 90% of average weekly earnings (AWE), whichever is lower.