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Conciliation services

We offer free conciliation services to help parties involved in a workplace dispute to come to a legally binding resolution, without needing to go through a public tribunal. We offer both individual conciliation and collective conciliation, for example where an issue affects a number of employees.

COVID-19 - Advice for Employers and Employees

As Coronavirus in Northern Ireland continues, It is important that businesses and workers know what their rights and responsibilities are when it comes to protecting staff and themselves from the spread of the virus.

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.

Annual Review of Employment Law 2020

We have published the narrative and video links (part 1 and part 2) of our Annual Review of Employment Law 2020, which has been delivered through a number of partnership events by our Director of Employment Relations Services, Mark McAllister.

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.

What we do

The Labour Relations Agency provides free, impartial and confidential services to employers, employer bodies, employees and workers in Northern Ireland, as well as Trade Unions, HR and legal professionals.

Types of contracts

In addition to contracts of employment, a number of other types of contracts exist.

Resignation and termination of employment

A contract of employment may be ended with the agreement of both parties, or by the employer or employee giving the required amount of notice.

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.