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Public holidays and bank holidays
Employees are not automatically entitled to paid time off for bank and public holidays.
Taking Pride and Making Strides in the Workplace
Labour Relations Agency and panel of leading speakers join our first Pride Panel event, Encouraging Respectful Conversations in The Workplace.
Types of contracts
In addition to contracts of employment, a number of other types of contracts exist.
Pay Day
Employers should indicate to their employees when and how they will receive their pay.
Retirement
Older workers can choose when they retire and can take any occupational pension they’re entitled to. Usually the employer cannot force an employee to retire.
Contractor versus Employee versus Worker
Employees, workers and contractors have different rights and responsibilities.
Final pay when employment ends
Final pay given to an employee can be different from their regular pay.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.
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.
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.