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Essentials of Employment Law
This seminar is a perfect introduction to the essentials of employment law.
Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)
A payment in lieu of notice is made in circumstances where an employee is not required to work their notice period but is paid a sum of money instead.
Contracts of employment
A contract of employment is a legal agreement between an employer and an employee which sets out their employment rights, responsibilities and duties. The employment contract is made as soon as a job offer is accepted.
Redundancy
When employers wish to make employees redundant they must follow a clear and fair process. The Labour Relations Agency has a redundancy flowchart which can help employers and employees in this situation.
Hours of work
The amount of hours and employee works for employer should be clearly laid out in the employment contract.
Safety Committee / Representatives
The Safety Representative and Safety Committees Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979 apply to organisations that have recognised trade unions for collective bargaining purposes.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.
Annual Closedowns
Employers may elect to close their business at certain times of the year. (Christmas/new year)