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What is meant by bullying and harassment?
Offensive or insulting behaviour such as verbal abuse or public humiliation can make employees unhappy or fearful.
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.
Preventing bullying and harassment
A properly implemented bullying and harassment policy is essential to your business.
Using overtime successfully
Regulations on overtime and avoiding excessive overtime.
Overtime and holiday pay
How employers should treat overtime, commission, and bonus payments for holiday pay.
Drawing up an anti-bullying and harassment policy
Consult staff and trade unions when creating procedures to deal with harassment and bullying.
Dealing with bullying and harassment claims
Set up policies to deal with grievances fairly and sensitively and protect both the complainant and the alleged bully.
Maternity leave and pay
The statutory rights to leave and pay when an employee has a baby.
Notification and confirmation of maternity leave
Employee and employer obligations regarding maternity leave notification.
The right to maternity leave
Who qualifies for statutory maternity leave and how employers may offer enhanced leave rights.
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.
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.