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Contractor versus Employee versus Worker
Employees, workers and contractors have different rights and responsibilities.
Resignation and termination of employment
A contract of employment may be ended with the agreement of both parties, or by the employer or employee giving the required amount of notice.
Contracts of employment
A contract of employment is a legal agreement between an employer and an employee which sets out their employment rights, responsibilities and duties. The employment contract is made as soon as a job offer is accepted.
1995-1999
Index of employment-related statute (Acts and Orders) 1995-1999
Types of employment status
There are different types of employment status, including agency workers, apprentices, piece workers, posted workers and young workers. Further information on each is provided below.
Young worker
Young workers are workers who are over school-leaving age and are under 18.
What we do
The Labour Relations Agency provides free, impartial and confidential services to employers, employer bodies, employees and workers in Northern Ireland, as well as Trade Unions, HR and legal professionals.
Types of contracts
In addition to contracts of employment, a number of other types of contracts exist.
Giving and Accepting Notice
If the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship they must give each other notice.
Who is an employee?
There are differences between ‘employees’, ‘workers’ and ‘contractors’. These differences in status can affect rights and responsibilities in the workplace.