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Pregnancy and Maternity at Work
This is a Guide to Pregnancy and Maternity at Work for Employers in Northern Ireland.
Pay Day
Employers should indicate to their employees when and how they will receive their pay.
Contracts of employment
Employers must provide a contract of employment which sets out the terms and conditions of employment.
Flexible Working
Flexible working can deliver a win-win situation where employees are happier and more engaged because they are better able to manage the various demands on their time.
Annual Closedowns
Employers may elect to close their business at certain times of the year. (Christmas/new year)
The Living Wage
The real Living Wage is based on the cost of living and is voluntarily paid by employers.
Payslips
Employers are legally obliged to provide employees with an itemised pay statement. These are usually called payslips or wage slips.
Redundancy pay
The statutory redundancy payment scheme aims to ensure that people who are dismissed through no fault of their own receive compensation. Employees who meet certain requirements are statutorily entitled to a lump sum from their employer.