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Agency structure
The vision and objectives of the Labour Relations Agency are determined by a Board consisting of a Chair and nine members who are appointed by the Department for the Economy (DfE). Staff are direct employees of the Agency. They receive continuous training and development on changes in employment legislation and employment relations practice and procedures.
New Hybrid Working Guide Offers Timely Support to Employers
To coincide with the easing of Covid restrictions and anticipated lifting of the ‘work from home’ recommendation, a new guide offering NI employers the most up-to-date advice on ‘Hybrid Working’ has been launched by the Labour Relations Agency (LRA) for Northern Ireland.
About the Labour Relations Agency
We provide a free, impartial and confidential employment relations service to those engaged in industry, commerce and the public services. Our services include the provision of advice on good employment practices and assistance with the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures. We are also active in resolving disputes through our conciliation, mediation and arbitration services.
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)
CMRS Statistics - Quarter 1 2021-2022
This spreadsheet provides our conciliation service statistics for the first quarter (April, May, June) of 2021 - 2022.
CMRS Statistics - Quarter 2 2021-2022
This spreadsheet provides our conciliation service statistics for the first quarter (April, May, June) of 2021 - 2022.
CMRS Statistics - Quarter 1 2020-2021
This spreadsheet provides our conciliation service statistics for the first quarter (April, May, June) of 2020-21.
CMRS Statistics - Quarter 2 2020-2021
This spreadsheet sets out our conciliation statistics for the second quarter of 2020-2021 (July, August, September 2020).
CMRS Statistics - Quarter 3 2020-2021
This spreadsheet sets out our conciliation statistics for the third quarter of 2020-2021 (October, November, December 2020).
CMRS Statistics - Quarter 4 2020-2021
This spreadsheet sets out our conciliation statistics for the fourth quarter of 2020-2021 (January, February, March 2021).