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Trade unions
The Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 defines a trade union as “an organisation (whether permanent or temporary) which … consists wholly or mainly of workers of one or more descriptions and is an organisation whose principal purposes include the regulation of relations between workers … and employers or employers’ associations.
Rests and breaks
Employees are entitled to breaks for meals and to rest. As far as possible employers should provide breaks, facilities and comfortable surroundings for additional needs such as breastfeeding or expressing milk.
Disciplinary matters
February 2016
This Information Note provides guidance on general principles in relation to discipline. It is not a substitute for the Agency’s Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.
Annual Review of Employment Law - Mark McAllister - November 2020
This document provides an overview of our 'Annual Review of Employment Law', which is delivered through a number of partnership events, by our Director of Employment Relations Services, Mark McAllister.
The Labour Relations Agency Arbitration Scheme Explained
You can use the Labour Relations Agency Arbitration Scheme to resolve an employment–related dispute (a “claim”) instead of going to a tribunal.
Annual Review of Employment Law - Mark McAllister - November 2020 - video Part 1
This video is the first half of our Director of Employment Relations Services, Mark McAllister's presentation of our Annual Review of Employment Law, delivered in November 2020.
Annual Review of Employment Law - Mark McAllister - November 2020 - video Part 2
This video is the second half of our Director of Employment Relations Services, Mark McAllister's presentation of our Annual Review of Employment Law, delivered in November 2020.
Shared Parental Leave (SPL)
SPL is a legal entitlement for eligible parents of babies due, or children placed for adoption, on or after 5 April 2015.
Definition of LRA Jurisdictions for Conciliation
This document sets out the main definitions for jurisdiction categories as used in Conciliation.
Ending employment
When employment contracts end through resignation, retirement, dismissal or redundancy, there are rights and responsibilities for both the employer and employee.