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Hours of work
The amount of hours and employee works for employer should be clearly laid out in the employment contract.
Trade Union duties and activities
An employee who is an official of an independent trade union which is recognised by the employer must be allowed reasonable time off with pay during working hours to:
Young worker
Young workers are workers who are over school-leaving age and are under 18.
Holidays and final pay
Employers must pay their employees for statutory holidays (contractual holidays may differ) that have been built up but not taken at the time they leave their employment.
Retirement
Older workers can choose when they retire and can take any occupational pension they’re entitled to. Usually the employer cannot force an employee to retire.
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.
Annual Closedowns
Employers may elect to close their business at certain times of the year. (Christmas/new year)
Selecting and appointing
The final stage in the recruitment and selection process is the most important — choosing the best person for the job.