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Temporary lay-off and short-time working
From time to time employers may experience a temporary shortage of work and it may be necessary to lay-off all or some of their employees in order to preserve long term employment security. If temporary lay-off is being considered there are important aspects of employment and contract law to take into account.
Joint Declaration of Protection (for Dignity at Work and Inclusive Working Environment)
Joint Declaration of Protection (for Dignity at Work and Inclusive Working Environment) launched by the NI Employment Relations Roundtable.
Upcoming Events in the North West
The Labour Relations Agency, in conjunction with the Ulster University Law Society - Magee, present the following events in March and April in the North West.
Arbitration Explained
Arbitration
Arbitration involves an independent and impartial person called an arbitrator (acting alone or chairing a panel) being appointed by the Labour Relations Agency to make a decision on a dispute. This decision is based on the evidence presented by the parties to that dispute.
Lyons to bring forward Miscarriage Leave and Pay regulations for NI
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today launched a consultation which will bring forward dedicated legislation for Miscarriage Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland.
475 Employment Rights (1996 Order) (Residuary Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 1996
This Order provides for various Articles with the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 relating to employment rights of trustees of occupational pension schemes and associated amendments.
561 The Disability Discrimination Code of Practice (Goods, Facilities, services and Premises) Order (Northern Ireland) 1996
This Order stipulates 2nd December 1996 as the date when the Code of Practice on the Rights of Access to Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises comes into force.
327 The Disability Discrimination Code of Practice (Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises) Order (Northern Ireland) 1999
This Order stipulates 1/10/99 as the date on which the Code of Practice on the Right of Access to Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises comes into effect.
391 Disability Discrimination (Exemption for Small Employers) Order (Northern Ireland) 1998
This Order lowers the small employer exemption threshold (available under Section 7 (1)) from 20 employees to 15 employees.
Webinar - Essentials of Employment Law and Role of the Labour Relations Agency
This webinar provides an outline of the key aspects of employment law in Northern Ireland and the role of the Labour Relations Agency in helping employers and employees to understand their legal rights and responsibilities.