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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.
Review of Developments In Employment Law 2008-09
Patricia Maxwell
Senior Lecturer In Law
University Of Ulster
6th March 2009
10X REASONS (AND MORE) FOR GOOD EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS – A CONFERENCE
There are many reasons for ensuring good employment relations, not least because they are key to organisational success. Above all, if employers get this right, it will help lead to the inclusive and thriving ‘10X economy’ that is the economic vision for Northern Ireland.
This major stakeholder conference brings together employers, HR professionals, trade unionists and others to explore how we create a framework of best practice that will help turn the vision for a 10X economy into a reality through good employment relations.
Equality statement
The Labour Relations Agency fully supports the elimination of all forms of discrimination in employment.
Governance
Information relating to how we are organised
Right to work in Northern Ireland
It is important that an employer checks that a job applicant is allowed to work in the UK before they can employ them. An employer could face a civil penalty if they employ an illegal worker and have not carried out a correct right to work check.
Employers must check the applicant's identity and nationality and make sure that they have the relevant immigration permission or visa in place.
Employment relations in Northern Ireland – Co-operation or Confrontation
Patrick McCartan
APRIL 2007
Safe at Home, Safe at Work - Guidance on Domestic Violence and Abuse
This joint guide provides advice and recommendations for employers and trade unions in terms of providing support for employees who may be experiencing domestic violence or abuse.
Giving and Accepting Notice
If the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship they must give each other notice.
Probationary periods
Employers may sometimes state that a contract of employment is permanent subject to the completion of a satisfactory probationary period.