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Early Conciliation
The Labour Relations Agency provides an Early Conciliation service following a change in NI employment law which took effect on 27 January 2020. This service helps to resolve workplace disputes in a legally binding way, without the need to take a case to the Industrial or Fair Employment Tribunal. Click below for more information or to make an Early Conciliation notification.
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Giving and Accepting Notice
If the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship they must give each other notice.
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.
280 Code of Practice (Picketing) (Appointed day) Order (Northern Ireland) 1998
This Order stipulates 1st September 1998 as the date whereupon the Code comes into effect.
Right to work in Northern Ireland
It is important that an employer checks that a job applicant is allowed to work in the UK before they can employ them. An employer could face a civil penalty if they employ an illegal worker and have not carried out a correct right to work check.
Employers must check the applicant's identity and nationality and make sure that they have the relevant immigration permission or visa in place.
Hours of work
The amount of hours and employee works for employer should be clearly laid out in the employment contract.