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Zero Hours Contracts Consultation

By NICVA 24 Jun 2014 Jenna Maghie

The Department for Employment and Learning has released a consultation on Zero Hours Contracts in Northern Ireland.

Justice in the Community Awards 2014

By NICVA 24 Jun 2014 Una McKernan

Justice Minister David Ford has launched the 2014 Justice in the Community Awards and invites nominations from across Northern Ireland.

Racial Equality Strategy Published for Consultation

By NICVA 20 Jun 2014 Jenna Maghie

“A Sense of Belonging: Delivering Social Change through a Racial Equality Strategy for Northern Ireland 2014-2024” the new Racial Equality Strategy has been launched for consultation by OFMDFM.

Joint Forum Meeting - 19 May 2014

By NICVA 19 Jun 2014 Jenny McEneaney

Minutes and the Communique from the Joint Forum meeting on 19 May 2014

A Land Value Tax for Northern Ireland

By NICVA 19 Jun 2014 Eoin Rooney

This report considers the implications of introducing Land Value Tax (LVT) in Northern Ireland.

Tax Land, Not Houses

By NICVA 18 Jun 2014 Elizabeth Hendron

NICVA's Centre for Economic Empowerment has launched a new report into the feasibility of introducing a land value tax in Northern Ireland.

Membership of Boards or Committees

By NICVA 17 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's policy on staff members sitting on the board or committee of another organisation.

Receiving Gifts

By NICVA 17 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's policy on members of staff accepting gifts.

Providing Staff with References

By NICVA 17 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's policy with regards to providing employees with a reference.

External Training Provision for Staff

By NICVA 17 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's policy with regards to external training provision for staff.

Community Currencies and Trading Schemes – Masterclass

By NICVA 17 Jun 2014 Eoin Rooney

NICVA's second Masterclass of the year examined community-based currencies and trading schemes.

Shape NICVA

By NICVA 16 Jun 2014 Una McKernan

Help us find the right direction - have your say about NICVA’s future plans. We want to hear what your priorities are for the next few years, what are the key issues your organisation is facing, and what help you will need from NICVA.

NICVA's Conference Facilities Half Price for Summer

By NICVA 16 Jun 2014 Shauna O'Neill

NICVA is offering a 50% discount on its conference room hire for bookings in July and August.

NJC payscales – trade unions reject 1% increase

By NICVA 16 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

Trade unions are balloting members on industrial action having rejected the 1% pay increase offered in March 2014 by the employers’ side of the NJC (National Joint Council)

Computer Security - The Basics

By NICVA 13 Jun 2014 Ian Kelly

What you need to know about GameoverZeus, Cryptolocker and the mysterious two week deadline to protect yourself from a major cyber-threat, issued by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA).

Travel and Subsistence

By NICVA 12 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's policy in relation to staff travel and subsistence allowance.

Staff Development and Training Policy

By NICVA 12 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's policy with regards to staff development and training.

Employment

By NICVA 12 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's policy regarding equal opportunities, recruitment, service, secondment and job share.

Job Sharing Policy and Procedure

By NICVA 12 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's policy for staff job-share and flexible working arrangements.

Secondment Policy

By NICVA 12 Jun 2014 Alex Hastings

This article outlines NICVA's secondment policy for employees who feel that they can benefit and be developed by a change of role.

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