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What products do ecodesign requirements apply to?
The ecodesign requirements affect producers, suppliers and importers of this list of energy-related products.
Bullying and harassment
Avoid industrial tribunal or civil claims by preventing offensive or unfair behaviour in the workplace.
Why does bullying and harassment occur?
A look at the reasons why people bully and harass others in the workplace.
The impact of bullying and harassment
A business may be guilty of discrimination, breach of contract or a criminal offence if an employee is bullied or harassed.
Recognising bullying or harassment
Look out for absenteeism or a change in behaviour if you suspect an employee is being bullied or harassed.
Drawing up an anti-bullying and harassment policy
Consult staff and trade unions when creating procedures to deal with harassment and bullying.
Fertility treatment and the workplace
How employers can support employees undergoing fertility treatment.
Sex, maternity and pregnancy discrimination
The types of sex discrimination and the rights of employees claiming to have suffered unfair treatment.
Using work trials to recruit people with disabilities - JP Corry
How JP Corry's Dromore branch has adapted its recruitment processes to take on a person with a disability.
Promoting gender equality - Terex (video)
Sharon Martin, IT Service Delivery Manager at Terex, explains how promoting gender equality has benefited their business.
Equality and contracting with the public sector
If you want to supply goods or services to the public sector, you may need to show how you promote equality and diversity.
Advantages of international networking
Networking in foreign markets can bring many business benefits
The Carrier Bag Levy
A Carrier Bag Levy for each new carrier bag applies to most retail transactions in Northern Ireland.
Potential problems following redundancy
Avoid claims of unfair dismissal and help with redundancy payments.
Transfers of insolvent businesses
What happens in situations where employees are being transferred as part of an insolvent business.
Help for redundant employees
Practical advice and support for employees facing redundancy.
Carrying out the job interview
How to conduct a fair interview and keep records of the process
Employing workers aged 18 or over
Understand the law concerning breaks, conditions and pay for workers aged over 18 years old.
Pay that does not count towards the minimum wage - overtime and shift rates
Examples of how to calculate minimum wage for overtime and shift rates.
Finances and funding for Apprenticeships
An incentive payment will be available for employers whose employees successfully complete the Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeship programmes.