Legal responsibilities at a glance

Legal responsibilities: where can I get more information?

Listed below (in alphabetical order) are a range of recommended sources of further information and advice regarding the legal responsibilities of Management Committees.

Health and safety information for small businesses

This booklet, entitled Protect your Profit, has been produced on behalf of the 26 Councils in Northern Ireland and HSENI to help small organisations manage health and safety in the workplace.

The booklet includes:

  • guidelines on how to write a health and safety policy
  • risk assessment templates
  • information on creating a healthy work environment
  • highlighted issues concerning vulnerable groups
  • contact details for your local district councils.

 

Employment: where can I get more information?

Want to know where to go for detailed information and advice?

Data Protection Act Factsheet

A publication from the Information Commissioner's Office giving a brief guide to following the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998:

Getting it right - a brief guide to data protection for small businesses.

Data protection: Exemptions for not for profit organisations

A good practice note from the Information Commissioner's Office.  

This note aims to answer a number of questions raised regarding the exemption from the requirement to notify under the Data Protection Act 1998 for 'not for profit' organisations.

Click here to download the good practice note.

Advice Note: Insurance (NICVA)

A guide to insuring your organisation. Produced by NICVA Member Services.

Advice Note: Collections for charities and donors (NICVA)

A simple guide to raise awareness of what the law has to say about collections in Northern Ireland. Produced by NICVA Member Services.

Advice Note: Lotteries (NICVA)

A simple guide to the legislation about lotteries. Produced by NICVA Member Services.

Health and Safety Help! Sheet

Health and saftety is no accident - it has to be managed!

Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Help! Sheet

It is important for groups working with children, young people or vulnerable adults to ensure that they are aware of the responsibilities placed on them, both by specific legislation and the common

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