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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.
Unfair dismissal claim
There are several ways a dismissal could be considered unfair.
Leave without pay
There may be circumstances where an employee is required to take unpaid leave from their employment.
Final Pay
When an individual’s employment is due to end, the employer must calculate his/her final pay.
Contractor versus Employee versus Worker
Employees, workers and contractors have different rights and responsibilities.
Maternity Leave
The law sets out the legal minimum leave entitlements for mothers.
Agreements between employers and employees may provide for better arrangements than the statutory minimum.