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Disciplinary action you can take
Dismissal and penalties short of dismissal, such as fines and demotion.
Investigating disciplinary issues
How to investigate a disciplinary matter before starting the disciplinary procedure.
Parental leave entitlement
Which employees are entitled to parental leave and the evidence you can ask for as proof of this entitlement.
Exemptions for workers who choose their hours
Exemptions to the rules about working hours, rest breaks, and rest periods for workers who choose their hours.
Working hours in a week
Understand the limit of working hours in an average week.
Rest breaks
The breaks workers are entitled to take during working hours, depending on their employment status.
Check how to report and pay VAT on distance sales of goods from Northern Ireland to the EU
Find out how to report and pay VAT due on the distance sales of goods from Northern Ireland to consumers in the EU using the One Stop Shop (OSS) Union scheme.
VAT Import One Stop Shop Scheme
Find out if you can register and use the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) Scheme to report and pay VAT on imports of low value goods to consumers in the EU, Northern Ireland, or both.
VAT on movements of goods
How to charge and account for VAT on the movement of goods between Northern Ireland and EU member states and when you can apply zero-rated VAT.
Help with recruiting staff
Practical help with recruiting staff in Northern Ireland.
Hops and hop products marketing standards
Overview of the marketing standards for hops producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
Reduce the environmental impact of transport logistics
Help to help tackle environmental issues and save money for your business by changing your distribution methods.
Holiday entitlement for employees on statutory family-related leave
Holiday entitlement for staff on family-related leave.
Taking holiday - notice periods, restrictions and sickness
Holiday request procedures, notice periods what to do when workers are sick.
Retail business resource efficiency
How retail businesses can cut costs by reducing waste and using energy and water more efficiently.
Reduce packaging waste in your retail business
How retail businesses can cut costs and become more efficient by reducing packaging and other solid wastes.
Ten top tips for retail resource efficiency
Key actions that can help your retail business to use resources more efficiently and save money.
Reduce energy use in your retail business
Key ways that retail businesses can reduce energy use, including installing sub-meters and setting energy targets.
Reduce water use in your retail business
Key ways you can reduce water use and costs within your retail business such as water-saving devices and tax breaks.
Handling and storing your retail waste
The importance of separating waste when handling and storing, and practical ways to do this within a retail business.