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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.
Discrimination when hiring
Fair treatment is not just a moral and legal obligation but makes good business sense. Employers who treat employees fairly will be best placed to recruit and retain staff in an increasingly diverse and competitive labour market.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.
Advice on Recruitment, Selection and Induction
This booklet is designed to provide employers with guidance in carrying out recruitment, selection and induction activities.
Qualifying periods
Most people are entitled to the rights outlined below. However, in many cases, qualifying conditions must be fulfilled before a right may be claimed. Some rights apply to all employees as soon as they start work; others depend on factors such as length of service, continuity of employment and activities in addition to the job, for example, union work.
Leave without pay
There may be circumstances where an employee is required to take unpaid leave from their employment.
Time off for trade union duties and activities
An employee who is an official of an independent trade union is entitled to paid time off in certain circumstances.
Details a written statement must contain
Employers are required to provide employees with a written statement of particulars of employment within two months of the commencement of employment.
Webinar - Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay
This short webinar provides all the key information employers and employees need to know about Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay legislation which came into effect in Northern Ireland on 6 April 2022.
Contractor versus Employee versus Worker
Employees, workers and contractors have different rights and responsibilities.