Employment law

The law provides employees with a multitude of rights and entitlements in relation to how they are disciplined and dismissed, how their grievances are handled, their wages, absence from work, holidays, work breaks and working hours, time off for family emergencies, maternity and paternity leave, the right to apply for flexible working, redundancy and retirement. All workers also have the right not to be discriminated against in relation to their sex, race, age, disabilities, sexual orientation or religion and beliefs.

When these rights are denied, an employee may seek redress by making an application to an Industrial Tribunal. The tribunal has power to order reinstatement in cases of unfair dismissal or significant amounts in compensation.

Constructive Dismissal | Discrimination | Grievance Procedure | Maternity and Paternity Leave | Redundancy | Unfair Dismissal | Wrongful Dismissal

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