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Suspension
An employer may decide to suspend an employee temporarily from work if they are involved in a disciplinary situation, or for maternity or medical reasons. Usually an employee who is suspended is entitled to their normal pay during their suspension.
Advertising the job
An employer has an obligation to ensure that recruitment advertising is carried out in a non-discriminatory manner.
Safety Committee / Representatives
The Safety Representative and Safety Committees Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979 apply to organisations that have recognised trade unions for collective bargaining purposes.
Induction
When an employee starts work, the employer has a duty of care towards them. This includes making sure that they can do the job safely and competently.
The Living Wage
The real Living Wage is based on the cost of living and is voluntarily paid by employers.
Annual Closedowns
Employers may elect to close their business at certain times of the year. (Christmas/new year)
Payslips
Employers are legally obliged to provide employees with an itemised pay statement. These are usually called payslips or wage slips.