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Rests and breaks
Employees are entitled to breaks for meals and to rest. As far as possible employers should provide breaks, facilities and comfortable surroundings for additional needs such as breastfeeding or expressing milk.
Annual Closedowns
Employers may elect to close their business at certain times of the year. (Christmas/new year)
Types of contracts
In addition to contracts of employment, a number of other types of contracts exist.
Deductions from pay - employees
If the amount you have been paid differs from what is expected, speak with your employer first to check what has happened. Your employer can then either correct the mistake or explain why there is a change in your pay.
Pay and wages
Employees and workers receive some form of payment in return for the work they do.
Public holidays and bank holidays
Employees are not automatically entitled to paid time off for bank and public holidays.
Posted worker
Posted workers are sent by their employer to temporarily work abroad in another European Union member state.
Giving and Accepting Notice
If the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship they must give each other notice.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.
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.