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Maternity leave and protection against detriment or dismissal
You must not unfairly treat or dismiss employees because they are taking, took, or sought to take statutory maternity leave.
Changing a return date after maternity leave
Notification from employees regarding changes to their return date, or if they don't intend to return to work at all.
Holiday and pensions during maternity leave
An employee's contractual benefits during maternity leave.
Terms and conditions during maternity leave
Certain terms and conditions continue to apply during statutory maternity leave.
Contact and work during maternity leave
You can keep in contact with an employee during maternity leave and she may work up to ten keeping-in-touch days.
Returning to work from maternity leave
The automatic right to return to the same job depends on whether the employee is returning from ordinary maternity leave or additional maternity leave.
When maternity leave can begin
Beginning maternity leave and reasons why the start date may need to be changed.
How to start your business in Derry City and Strabane
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area.
Employment and skills
Legislative and best practice guidance on all Northern Ireland employment issues including recruitment, pay, pensions, and how to get the most from your staff.
Advantages of improved work-life balance
List of benefits that promoting a healthy work-life balance brings to your business and your staff.
Preparing for the work experience placement
When preparing for a work experience placement, you should ensure a placement plan has been drawn up and communicate with the young person in advance about what to expect
Company name and trade mark checker
Check that your planned company name or trade mark is not already registered or similar to one already existing
Advice and support for diversifying your farm
Find local organisations which provide advice and support for the expansion or diversification of your farm business.
Advantages of diversifying your farm
Some of the benefits of adding new business ideas and income streams into your existing farm business
Create a healthy work-life balance
Practical ways that employers could improve the work-life balance of their staff.
What is farm diversification?
What farm diversification means for your business and how to use your land, tools and expertise to drive business growth.
Having trouble raising finance for your business?
How to overcome problems when trying to raise finance to get your new business idea off the ground.
Realistic business planning with limited finances
How to create a business plan and a cashflow forecast to help control finances in your start-up business.
Alternative sources of business finance
Consider alternative funding options including family loans, part-time jobs, re-mortgages and credit unions.
Flexible working policy
Considerations for employers when introducing a flexible working policy and example templates.