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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.
Who we are
The Labour Relations Agency (the Agency) was established in 1976 with responsibility for promoting the improvement of employment relations in Northern Ireland. It is independent and publicly funded.
Breach of Contract
If an employer fundamentally breaches a contract of employment, it could lead to the employee resigning. If an employee fundamentally breaches a contract of employment he or she could be dismissed.
Equality statement
The Labour Relations Agency fully supports the elimination of all forms of discrimination in employment.
Giving and Accepting Notice
If the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship they must give each other notice.
Probationary periods
Employers may sometimes state that a contract of employment is permanent subject to the completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
Types of contracts
In addition to contracts of employment, a number of other types of contracts exist.
Volunteers
A volunteer is not an employee or a worker and does not have an employment contract.
Leave without pay
There may be circumstances where an employee is required to take unpaid leave from their employment.
Hours of work
The amount of hours and employee works for employer should be clearly laid out in the employment contract.