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Working Time Regulations
In addition to the rights outlined around qualifying periods, a number of other rights and responsibilities exist. These relate to rest breaks, the number of hours a worker can be required to work and paid leave.
Leave without pay
There may be circumstances where an employee is required to take unpaid leave from their employment.
Probationary periods
Employers may sometimes state that a contract of employment is permanent subject to the completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.
Deducting training costs from final pay
This section covers deducting training costs from final pay.
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.
Final pay when employment ends
Final pay given to an employee can be different from their regular pay.
Deductions from pay - employers
This section covers deduction from pay.
Arbitration services
Those who have submitted a tribunal claim will also be offered access to the Labour Relations Agency’s Arbitration Scheme which offers a quick, non–legalistic, less formal, confidential and more cost effective alternative to a tribunal hearing.
Hours of work
The amount of hours and employee works for employer should be clearly laid out in the employment contract.