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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.

Workplace policies

Clear workplace policies and procedures help organisations to be productive, efficient and maintain high levels of staff morale.  Ensuring that everyone knows how and why things are done is a key component in establishing best employment practice.

 

 

Types of problems

Problems can arise in any workplace.  Below are some examples, though not an exhaustive list.  Employers, employees and their representatives may find it helpful to refer to the Labour Relations Agency's codes of practice, sample letters, flowcharts and guides.  Our service is confidential and all our resources are free of charge to anyone working to prevent or resolve a workplace issue in Northern Ireland.  

Governance

Information relating to how we are organised

Privacy Notice

LRA (Labour Relations Agency) Privacy Policy

Values

To achieve our vision and purpose, our values are to be progressive, ethical, exemplary and responsive. These values underpin all that we do.

Service Standards

The Agency adopts the service standards set by Government in the Citizen’s Charter.  Any complaint about the delivery of an Agency service can be brought to a Director of the Agency.

Resolving problems

Issues and problems can arise in any workplace.  If not resolved they can cause lasting damage to individuals, to the business and to relationships.  It is important to ensure there are fair processes in place to deal with problems and that organisations adopt a best practice approach.   We have guides, template policies and flowcharts to help.

Resources

We provide a range of resources to help you navigate employment relations in Northern Ireland

Who we are

The Labour Relations Agency (the Agency) was established in 1976 with responsibility for promoting the improvement of employment relations in Northern Ireland.  It is independent and publicly funded.