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Changes to Fit Note requirements in Northern Ireland
The requirements for doctors fit notes in Northern Ireland have been amended to remove the need for a doctor to produce a fit note in ink. The change becomes live from the 6th April 2022.
The Department For Communities have explained the change here.
The legislation for the change can be found here or on our dedicated legislation pages on this website. (click the legislation button at the top of this page)
EC Bulk Spreadsheet Portal Template
This spreadsheet should be completed and uploaded via the portal to notify multiple cases relating to both EC (employee-led) notifications and NON ET (employer-led) requests.
Joint Newsletter between the Labour Relations Agency and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland July 2011
July 2011
Welcome to the first joint newsletter publication between the Labour Relations Agency and the Equality Commission on developments in employment and equality law. This is the first pilot newsletter between the two organisations and we hope that all of our website visitors find it useful.
Review of Developments In Employment Law 2008-09
Patricia Maxwell
Senior Lecturer In Law
University Of Ulster
6th March 2009
Leaflet 9. Workplace Communications
February 2016
Most employees need to be instructed about their jobs. But keeping employees informed about other more general matters at work is just as essential and can contribute to the efficiency of any organisation.
Increase in statutory rates and limits on tribunal awards 2024
April sees the increase to the National living and minimum wage rates, minimum rates for agricultural workers, statutory redundancy pay, statutory payments including SSP and limits on tribunal awards.
Employment relations in Northern Ireland – Co-operation or Confrontation
Patrick McCartan
APRIL 2007
Respectful Conversations Podcast and Guide
Our 'Respectful Conversations' podcast has been produced in partnership with Diversity Mark to support employers who want to encourage respectful conversations at work.
This is the third podcast in our Challenging Workplaces series.
#FlexibleFutures24 - Highlights 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.