• EARLY CONCILIATION COMING TO NI 27 JANUARY 2020

    Following a change in employment law, the Labour Relations Agency will provide a new service to employees, employers, and their representatives.

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  • Labour Relations Agency Customer Charter

    This publication explains the standards you can expect from us when you use any of our services.  We want to hear what you think of our Charter and our services.  This document also tells you how to provide feedback to us.
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  • Holidays and Holiday Pay

    Arrangements for holidays and holiday pay should be agreed between employers and workers or their representatives.

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  • Redundancy

    When employers wish to make employees redundant they must follow a clear and fair process. The Labour Relations Agency has a redundancy flowchart which can help employers and employees in this situation.

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Your rights differ depending on whether you are a contractor or a worker.

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  • Early Conciliation

    06 December 2019, 09:30

    Labour Relations Agency
    2-16 Gordon Street
    Belfast
    BT1 2LG
    United Kingdom

    Briefing
    Fully booked

  • Handling Redundancy

    10 December 2019, 10:00

    Labour Relations Agency
    3rd Floor Richmond Chambers
    The Diamond
    Derry/Londonderry
    BT48 6HN
    United Kingdom

    Seminar
    14 places left

  • Annual Review of Employment Law

    12 December 2019, 10:00

    Malone House
    Barnett Demesne
    Belfast
    BT9 5PB
    United Kingdom

    Seminar
    Fully booked

  • Dignity at Work

    12 December 2019, 10:00

    Labour Relations Agency
    3rd Floor Richmond Chambers
    The Diamond
    Derry/Londonderry
    BT48 6HN
    United Kingdom

    Seminar
    17 places left

Please contact us at the earliest possible opportunity if you are unable to attend. Our events are frequently oversubscribed and this will enable us to reallocate your place to other customers.

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About the Labour Relations Agency

We provide an impartial and confidential employment relations service to those engaged in industry, commerce and the public services. Our services include the provision of advice on good employment practices and assistance with the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures. We are also active in resolving disputes through our conciliation, mediation and arbitration services.

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