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Health & Safety at Work
Employers have a duty to protect their employees and visitors from harm. They must do risk assessments and they must report any serious incidents to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of their own health and safety.
Deductions from pay - employers
This section covers deduction from pay.
Volunteers
A volunteer is not an employee or a worker and does not have an employment contract.
Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)
A payment in lieu of notice is made in circumstances where an employee is not required to work their notice period but is paid a sum of money instead.
Selecting and appointing
The final stage in the recruitment and selection process is the most important — choosing the best person for the job.
Misconduct and gross misconduct
Disciplinary issues arise when the employer has concerns about an employee’s conduct, absence from work or the way they are performing in their job. They may start a disciplinary procedure which could lead to disciplinary action (including dismissal in more serious cases).
Hours of work
The amount of hours and employee works for employer should be clearly laid out in the employment contract.
Adoption leave
Employees who are adopting are entitled to time off in a similar way to maternity leave.
Starting out
There is lots to think about when starting a new job, or when hiring new staff. It is important that there are good processes in place so that everyone meets their responsibilities and everyone’s rights are protected.