Wage Deductions in Northern Ireland – Which Are Lawful and Which Are Unlawful?
Article 45 of the Employment Rights (NI) Order 1996 prohibits all deductions from an employee’s wages unless: The deduction is required by statute or contractual […]
Employees’ Right to Be Accompanied at Work-Related Meetings in Northern Ireland
In the context of HR & Employment Law, the right to be accompanied refers to an employee’s right to arrange for a co-worker or a […]
Landmark Ruling in Providing Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Employees
A lot of employers and HR professionals would be very familiar with the High Court decision of Nano Nagle -v- Daly [2015] IEHC 785. The […]
Bill to Extend Unpaid Parental Leave to Six Months
A bill has been introduced to the Dáil Éireann which if enacted will extend unpaid parental leave to six months. At present in Ireland, an […]
Contracts of Employment (Northern Ireland) – The Essentials
The fundamental rule of employment law is that all employees must sign an employment contract with their employer. The term ‘employee’ is defined in Article […]
Statutory Sick Pay in Northern Ireland
When an employee is unable to attend work due to ill-health in Northern Ireland, they may be entitled to receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from […]
