Continuous service

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  FAQs

  What types of break between contracts would not constitute a break in continuous employment?

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  FAQs

  Can an employer dismiss an employee who has less than the service required to claim unfair dismissal without following its disciplinary procedure?

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  Employment law guide

  Northern Ireland: continuous employment

  This guide sets out the differences between the law on continuous employment in Northern Ireland compared with Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).

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  Quick reference

  Qualifying periods for statutory rights

  A table listing the minimum period of continuous employment for various statutory rights.

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  Quick reference

  Effective date of termination

  A table setting out the effective date of termination for unfair dismissal claims.

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  FAQs

  In what circumstances does an employee not need minimum qualifying service to claim unfair dismissal?

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  FAQs

  Which statutory rights require a period of qualifying service?

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  FAQs

  How is the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims calculated?

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  FAQs

  Will an employee's continuous service be affected by a suspension while a disciplinary investigation is carried out?

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  FAQs

  Will a period of unpaid leave break the employee's continuity of service?