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Key differences in employment law between NI and GB
There are significant differences between the employment laws which apply in England, Scotland and Wales and those which apply in Northern Ireland.
Please contact our Workplace Information Service on 03300 555 300 for further information.
Types of contracts
In addition to contracts of employment, a number of other types of contracts exist.
Developments in employment law in Northern Ireland
Patricia Maxwell
FEBRUARY 2005
Calculating holiday entitlement
A worker is entitled to 5.6 weeks paid annual leave per year. This entitlement starts on the day the employee begins employment.
Temporary lay-off and short-time working
From time to time employers may experience a temporary shortage of work and it may be necessary to lay-off all or some of their employees in order to preserve long term employment security. If temporary lay-off is being considered there are important aspects of employment and contract law to take into account.
Advice on Agreeing and Changing Contracts of Employment
This Guide is intended to give general advice and guidance about the main legal considerations which may arise when employers or employees wish to make changes to the contract of employment
Events - How to Register - Demo Video
This short video provides step-by-step instructions on how to register for an event on our website.
Giving and Accepting Notice
If the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship they must give each other notice.
Webinar - Basic Employment Rights for Young People
This short webinar provides a whistle-stop tour of basic employment rights relevant to young people starting out on their employment journey.
Joint Newsletter between the Labour Relations Agency and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland June 2012
Our second edition examines some key issues and cases that impact on organisations throughout Northern Ireland, including - complying with The Bribery Act (2010); pending changes in employment law in GB, “equality law in GB, ROI and NI - similar but not the same” and assistance for small employers provided by both the Labour Relations Agency and the Equality Commission.