Resources

We provide a range of resources to help you navigate employment relations in Northern Ireland. 

 

Please note that on 6 December 2022 we will have moved our Head Office to new premises at James House, 2-4 Cromac Avenue, the Gasworks, Belfast.  However, some of our guides and resources may still have our old, Gordon Street address on them.  We are systematically working our way through to update them with the new address.  Phone numbers (03300 555 300 and 03300 552 220) and email addresses remain the same.

  • Key Differences in Flexible Working Legislation

    Webinar

    This knowledge nugget is a bite-sized look at the key differences in Flexible Working legislation between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. An overview of April 2024 changes in GB, the current criteria, and compliant processes here in NI and a look at the future of this trending topic, all within 15 minutes.

    Last modified: 26 July 2024
  • Neurodiversity in the Workplace

    Webinar

    In this knowledge nugget on the topic of "Neurodiversity in the Workplace", we demystify the terms involved and provide advice and guidance on promoting a neuro-inclusive workplace and complying with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

    Last modified: 26 July 2024
  • Pride Panel Discussion 2024 - Safe at Home, Safe at Work

    This programme brochure has been prepared for our second Pride Panel discussion event. At our 'Safe at Home, Safe at Work' event we'll be discussing the issue of domestic violence and abuse through the LGBTQIA+ lens.

    Last modified: 23 July 2024
  • Webinar - Managing Performance

    Webinar

    This webinar provides guidance on the importance of encouraging positive performance and how to recognise and address issues of underperformance in the workplace.

    Last modified: 22 July 2024
  • Webinar - Social Media in the Workplace

    Webinar

    This webinar looks at the impact of social media in today’s workplace and the issues employers and employees need to consider regarding it.

    Last modified: 21 July 2024
  • Webinar - Variation of Contract

    Webinar

    This webinar focuses on what the terms of an employment contract are and the law around how and when an employer can vary these terms.

    Last modified: 21 July 2024
  • Webinar - Public Interest Disclosure

    Webinar

    This short webinar provides a brief overview of Public Interest Disclosure aiming to raise awareness of both the law and good practice in the workplace.

    Last modified: 21 July 2024
  • #FlexibleFutures24 - Highlights Video

    video

    This video provides an overview of our #FlexibleFutures24 conference on 14 March 2024. 

    What a great day it was hearing from lots of inspirational speakers with a wealth of evidence about how to make flexible working work!  We are grateful to all our speakers and attendees for making it such a success, and especially to our partners, Timely Careers and the Department for the Economy for the key role they played in making the conference happen.  

    Last modified: 20 May 2024
  • The Value of Trade Unions - Podcast

    In the 7th Podcast in our “Challenging Workplaces” series, we discuss the value of trade unions in the workplace.

    LRA Director Mark McAllister, is joined by Nita Clarke OBE, Director of the Involvement & Participation Association (IPA), Jacquie White, General Secretary of the Ulster Teachers Union (UTU) and Clare Moore, Equality and Social Affairs Officer with the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (NIC ICTU).

    Last modified: 12 April 2024
  • Flexible Futures 2024

    Events

    The Labour Relations Agency, in partnership with Timely Careers, and supported by the Department for the Economy, will host #FlexibleFutures24, a conference examining the case for flexible working, on Thursday 14 March 2024 in Stranmillis College, Belfast.

    Last modified: 13 March 2024
  • Sexual Harassment Guidance - March 2024

    Advisory guide Guide

    This guide has been developed in partnership with the Northern Ireland Committee for the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (NIC-ICTU).  It has been endorsed by Women in Business. The guide is designed for employers, employees and their representatives and aims to help eradicate sexual harassment from the workplace.

    Last modified: 08 March 2024
  • Webinar - Handling Workplace Grievances

    Webinar

    In this webinar, we'll explore the following key areas:

    • Understanding the legislative framework underpinning workplace grievances in Northern Ireland.
    • Awareness of general principles supporting an effective procedure.
    • The process for handling grievances.
    • Dealing with common issues that may arise.
    Last modified: 21 July 2024