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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.
Trade Union duties and activities
An employee who is an official of an independent trade union which is recognised by the employer must be allowed reasonable time off with pay during working hours to:
Public holidays and bank holidays
Employees are not automatically entitled to paid time off for bank and public holidays.
Contractor versus Employee versus Worker
Employees, workers and contractors have different rights and responsibilities.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.
Potential Problems at Christmas Time
The Labour Relations Agency Workplace Information Service receives enquiries every Christmas from businesses with questions and problems.
To help you prepare and avoid potential issues we have compiled some frequently asked questions which we receive each Christmas season.