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Gender pay gap
The gender pay gap measures the difference between average (median) hourly earnings of men and women, usually shown by the percentage men earn more than women.
Young worker
Young workers are workers who are over school-leaving age and are under 18.
Leave without pay
There may be circumstances where an employee is required to take unpaid leave from their employment.
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2020
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2020 brings changes to Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, Paternity pay and Parental pay from 6 April 2020.
Calculating holiday entitlement
A worker is entitled to 5.6 weeks paid annual leave per year. This entitlement starts on the day the employee begins employment.
Minister announces publication of assessment and response to Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay consultation
Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced the publication of her Department’s assessment and response to the recent consultation on Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay.
Retirement
Older workers can choose when they retire and can take any occupational pension they’re entitled to. Usually the employer cannot force an employee to retire.
Adoption leave
Employees who are adopting are entitled to time off in a similar way to maternity leave.
Probationary periods
Employers may sometimes state that a contract of employment is permanent subject to the completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
Labour Relations Agency retains Bronze Diversity Mark
The Labour Relations Agency has successfully retained the Bronze Diversity Charter Mark in recognition of their ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.