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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.
Posted worker
Posted workers are sent by their employer to temporarily work abroad in another European Union member state.
Unfair dismissal claim
There are several ways a dismissal could be considered unfair.
Final pay when employment ends
Final pay given to an employee can be different from their regular pay.
Holidays and final pay
Employers must pay their employees for statutory holidays (contractual holidays may differ) that have been built up but not taken at the time they leave their employment.
Warnings and other disciplinary action
Warnings in the workplace should be part of a disciplinary process and they should be designed to allow employees to change a particular behaviour within a given timeframe. They should be given as quickly as possible after the behaviour occurs. Any sanctions should be proportionate to the alleged offence.
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.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.
Leave without pay
There may be circumstances where an employee is required to take unpaid leave from their employment.
Deductions from pay - employers
This section covers deduction from pay.