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Final pay when employment ends
Final pay given to an employee can be different from their regular pay.
Industrial action
This section includes information on official industrial action; unofficial industrial action; repudiation of industrial action; and lawful industrial action.
Suspension
An employer may decide to suspend an employee temporarily from work if they are involved in a disciplinary situation, or for maternity or medical reasons. Usually an employee who is suspended is entitled to their normal pay during their suspension.
LRA launches Flexible Future 24 Conference
Contemporary flexible working practices, and their potential to power productivity and a more inclusive labour market will be the focal point of the Labour Relations Agency’s upcoming annual conference.
Leave without pay
There may be circumstances where an employee is required to take unpaid leave from their employment.
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.
An Examination of Recent and Likely Future Developments in Employment Law in Northern Ireland
Patricia Maxwell
JANUARY 2004
Types of contracts
In addition to contracts of employment, a number of other types of contracts exist.
Mediation
An independent mediator can sometimes help resolve grievance or disciplinary issues. There is no charge for using the Labour Relations Agency's mediation service.
The Labour Relations Agency Arbitration Scheme Explained
You can use the Labour Relations Agency Arbitration Scheme to resolve an employment–related dispute (a “claim”) instead of going to a tribunal.