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Employment Issues

Me&MyJob: ‘Bringing MAC to life has been rewarding’

Aine McVerry, Director of marketing and communications at the Mac, Belfast

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Inside Employment Issues

Employment Contracts

Monday, 23 January 2012

A contract of employment is an agreement between an employer and employee which sets out the rights and responsibilities required for the job.
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Me&MyJob: Deli-ghted with a career in hospitality

Friday, 20 January 2012

Claire Carson, Deli Manager, Centra Ballymoney
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Me&MyJob: ‘9-5? Impossible! The media never stops’

Friday, 13 January 2012

Wendy McKnight, Media Director, Genesis Advertising
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Pre-employment checks

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

As an employer, you may have to carry out certain pre-employment checks before making an unconditional job offer to a potential new employee.
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Me&MyJob: Taking a Leap into the activity business

Friday, 6 January 2012

Benny O'Hanlon, Managinf Director, Todds Leap activity centre
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Looking for a new Job: References

Friday, 6 January 2012

Most potential employers will ask you to provide references when they are considering hiring you, so if you are looking for a new job, you should be prepared to provide a list of references or referees who can confirm that you have the necessary skills and qualifications for the job in question.
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Sunday Working

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Rules about Sunday working depends on the individual wording of an employee’s contract or written statements of terms and conditions. Employees should check whether they have to work on Sundays, or if they may have to work on Sundays if asked by their employer.
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Travelling to Work in the Snow

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Snow at this time of year can cause travel chaos across the country, with many people unable to get to work due to the weather.
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Sick on holiday and employer wants proof

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

I had been on holiday for a week and was taken ill while I was abroad.
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Christmas Party Tips

Friday, 16 December 2011

It’s that time of year again, when employers can show appreciation for the hard work of their employees by throwing a Christmas party.
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Paternity Rights in the Workplace

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

When your wife, partner or civil partner gives birth or adopts a child, you may be entitled to paternity pay or paternity leave.
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Me&MyJob: Finding what’s right for every customer

Friday, 9 December 2011

Ann Callan, Customer Adviser, Ulster Bank
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Rapid growth sparks jobs drive at electronics leader

Friday, 9 December 2011

A Northern Ireland electronics company is facing down the recession with a jobs drive.
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Maternity Pay

Friday, 2 December 2011

If you are a pregnant employee, you will be entitled to take 52 weeks Statutory Maternity leave around the birth of your child. Your employer will pay you Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) if you meet the qualifying conditions.
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Me&MyJob: The soft touch to help communities

Friday, 2 December 2011

Lynn Campbell, Charity and events manager, Ikea Belfast
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Pregnancy and the workplace

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Following on from our health and safety at work series, we will be looking this week at health and safety concerning employees who are pregnant.
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Me&MyJob: Going over and above client expectations

Friday, 25 November 2011

Beth Kelly, Para-planner with S Hill & Co investment advisors
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Changes for Agency Workers

Friday, 18 November 2011

Big changes are fast approaching for the recruitment industry, with the implementation of the Agency Workers (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2011 These regulations will come into effect in Northern Ireland on the 5th December 2011.
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Me&MyJob: ‘You need creativity for |life at the cutting edge’

Friday, 18 November 2011

Curtis Flynn, hairstylist, JL Morrison hairdressing
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Jobless training initiative to start recruiting

Friday, 18 November 2011

Recruitment will commence shortly for the next round of the popular HARTE initiative that provides employment opportunities in the hospitality and retail sector for unemployed people in Belfast and Lisburn.
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