Advice Centre
If you have a question or are unsure of your rights, if you need support or representation, freephone ROI 1800 81 91 91 NI 0800 358 0071 or email us at advice@fsunion.org
If you are unable to call us, please complete this confidential form and we will respond directly.
FSU Advice Centre are staffed by a dedicated team who are ready to provide members with a first-class information and advice service that supports you in your workplace.
Our aim is to protect the rights and interests of our members, to listen to your employment related queries, to be an important source of information, and to support you in your workplace.
We strive to build on our proud history of excellence and service. We have years of experience helping our members with workplace disputes such as bullying/victimisation, maternity/paternity rights, disciplinary/grievance procedure, health & safety.
Ben asks "I was out sick during a bank holiday. Am I entitled to benefit from it?"
Hi Ben, you are entitled to benefit for the public holiday you missed, if you are a full-time worker. You are entitled to one of the following: A paid day off on the public holiday An …
Ciara asks "Am I entitled to full pay during sick leave?"
Hi Ciara, read through your contract of employment and your employee handbook for your workplace sick leave policy. Your employer is not obligated to pay you under law. You may qualify for Illness Benefit if you have …
Derek asks "I have an issue that I want raise formally with my employer. How do I go about doing this?"
Hi Derek, Familiarise yourself with your company’s grievance procedure. Typically, you should try and resolve the issue informally. Speak to your manager and give them a …
Eamonn asks "I have been informed that my role has become redundant. What am I entitled to?"
Hi Eamonn, The Redundancy Payments Acts 1967–2014 provide a minimum entitlement to a redundancy payment for employees who have a set period of service with the employer. Not all …
John asks "What are my annual leave entitlements?"
Hi John, You are entitled to 4 weeks of basic annual leave. You may be provided more than this so read your contract of employment or your employer handbook. It is up to your employer to decide when annual leave may be …
Laura asks "I have concerns about my health and safety in my workplace. How can I raise it?"
Hi Laura, Report any concerns you have to your colleague-elected Safety Representative. If you do not have one in your workplace, speak with your employer's health and safety …
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