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Contracts of employment
Employers must provide a contract of employment which sets out the terms and conditions of employment.
Contractor versus Employee versus Worker
Employees, workers and contractors have different rights and responsibilities.
Ending employment
When employment contracts end through resignation, retirement, dismissal or redundancy, there are rights and responsibilities for both the employer and employee.
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LRA (Labour Relations Agency) Privacy Policy
Agency structure
The vision and objectives of the Labour Relations Agency are determined by a Board consisting of a Chair and nine members who are appointed by the Department for the Economy (DfE). Staff are direct employees of the Agency. They receive continuous training and development on changes in employment legislation and employment relations practice and procedures.
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Keep up to date with the latest in employment relations in Northern Ireland
Giving and Accepting Notice
If the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship they must give each other notice.
Types of contracts
In addition to contracts of employment, a number of other types of contracts exist.
Types of employment status
There are different types of employment status, including agency workers, apprentices, piece workers, posted workers and young workers. Further information on each is provided below.