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In the situation where there is more than one employee on maternity leave and at risk of redundancy, and only one alternative vacancy, how should I decide who to give it to?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 03/07/2024 In the unfortunate event that a redundancy scenario arises, making it impracticable for an employer to continue to employ an employee who is on maternity leave under their existing contract, employers must follow the legislative requirements and offer the employee any other suitable vacant role tha...
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Redundancy Policies and Procedures Family Friendly Rights

When offering a suitable available vacancy to an employee who is on maternity leave in a redundancy scenario, should this offer be made in writing?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 03/07/2024 Occasionally, employers will find themselves in a difficult position where a redundancy scenario arises and it becomes impracticable for the employer to continue to employ an employee who is currently on maternity leave. When such a situation arises, the employer is required to offer the employee a...
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Policies and Procedures

Can I contact an employee who is on maternity leave?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 03/07/2024 When an employee is out on maternity leave, it is in both the employer and the employee’s best interests to keep in touch in order to maintain a positive relationship and prepare for the employee’s forthcoming return to work. However, it is important that the employer does not use this contact to p...
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Working Time Policies and Procedures Family Friendly Rights

What ‘reasonable adjustments’ can I make for a disabled employee?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 04/06/2024 Where an employee is disabled, the employer has a duty to take certain steps to remove any potential barriers faced by that employee due to their disability, so that the employee may carry out their job in the same way as their colleagues who do not have disabilities. Such steps are known as ‘reaso...
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Discrimination

Can I extend an employee’s probation period due to extended sick leave?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 04/06/2024 In general, employers are legally entitled to extend an employee's probation period, provided they have reasonable grounds to do so and follow proper procedures as set out in the employment contract and company policy. However, when an employee is absent due to long term sick leave, employers shoul...
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Absence and Sickness Probation

Is an employee entitled to a performance-related bonus when they are on long-term sick leave?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 04/06/2024 When an employee is absent on long-term sick leave, their entitlement to benefits (including bonuses) will be governed by their contract of employment, alongside their employer’s statutory sick pay scheme and internal policies. Generally speaking, performance-related bonuses are enshrined in an emp...
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Absence and Sickness Pay

Can you Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing While an Employee is off on Long-term Sick Leave?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 09/05/2024 As an employer, it is in your best interests to conduct all disciplinary procedures in a manner which promotes fairness in order to mitigate any potential legal claims being brought against you . As such, it is preferable that the employee attends any disciplinary hearings so that they may best sta...
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Absence and Sickness Discipline

What Documents/Information Must an Employer Share With Their Employee During a Disciplinary Investigation?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 09/05/2024 Whilst specific information requirements may be outlined in the employment contract or internal policies, adherence to the statutory minimum statutory disciplinary procedures is mandatory for all employers in Northern Ireland. After completing the initial investigation and gathering evidence to aid...
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Discipline Policies and Procedures

Can an Employee go off Sick While Suspended from Work?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 09/05/2024 Facing suspension from work can be an incredibly stressful and uncertain time for employees, particularly when they are subject to an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct. Therefore, it is not uncommon for the employee to take sick leave during a period of suspension. This can create a dif...
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Absence and Sickness

How Do We Regulate Social Media in the Workplace?

Posted in: First Tuesday Q&A NI on 09/04/2024 Social media networks have essentially revolutionised the way many businesses operate, both internally and externally. As a result, the transition from hosting workplace conversations in person to hosting them in an online environment may cause a blurring of the divisions between work and home. For...
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Discipline Policies and Procedures