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Maternity Leave
The law sets out the legal minimum leave entitlements for mothers.
Agreements between employers and employees may provide for better arrangements than the statutory minimum.
The Northern Ireland labour market 1977-2007: then, today and tomorrow
Mike Smyth, University of Ulster
Business Plan 2015-16
Key Governance Documents
Definition of LRA Jurisdictions for Conciliation
This document sets out the main definitions for jurisdiction categories as used in Conciliation.
Employee performance
Putting an effective performance management system in place is a key component in best employment practice. Clear, consistent communication and a constructive approach to employee development can bring out the best in organisations and individuals.
Warnings and other disciplinary action
Warnings in the workplace should be part of a disciplinary process and they should be designed to allow employees to change a particular behaviour within a given timeframe. They should be given as quickly as possible after the behaviour occurs. Any sanctions should be proportionate to the alleged offence.
Flexible Futures 2024
The Labour Relations Agency, in partnership with Timely Careers, and supported by the Department for the Economy, will host #FlexibleFutures24, a conference examining the case for flexible working, on Thursday 14 March 2024 in Stranmillis College, Belfast.Disability Action Plan 2012 - 2015
June 2012
Deductions from pay - employers
This section covers deduction from pay.
Public holidays and bank holidays
Employees are not automatically entitled to paid time off for bank and public holidays.