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Dealing with grievances raised during disciplinary procedures
What to do if an employee claims the disciplinary action you have taken against them is discriminatory or unfounded.
Telling staff about disciplinary rules and procedures
The rules on conduct and misconduct and the procedure to follow if the rules are broken.
Disciplinary procedures and the employment contract
How to communicate your disciplinary rules and procedure and whether or not to make them contractual.
Preparing for a formal disciplinary hearing
How to organise attendees and evidence to ensure a disciplinary meeting runs smoothly.
Holding a formal disciplinary hearing
How to run a disciplinary hearing, informing the employee of its outcome, and how you should deal with delays.
Holding a disciplinary appeal hearing
When an employee appeals against your decision following a disciplinary hearing.
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.
InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Competition
This competition is for start-ups and early stage businesses who will have a chance to win a share of a €300,000 cash prize fund.
Opportunity for STEM employers to exhibit at the Portrush Airshow
Employers have the opportunity to promote their business at the STEM village as part of the NI International Airshow in Portrush.
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.
Tax and international trade
Understand your tax obligations when importing or exporting including VAT and excise duties
Global Talent visa best practice workshop
UK Research and Innovation is hosting a best practice workshop in Belfast for those interested in attracting and recruiting international research talent to the UK.
Opportunities for NI businesses in Horizon Europe
Register to join this webinar on Wednesday 20 March 2024 and hear about the funding and collaborative opportunities for the Northern Ireland industry.