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Annual Report & Accounts 2017-18

Advice on Handling Redundancy

The aim of this guide below is to provide guidance for employers, trade unions and employee representatives on the best way to handle redundancies.

Industrial action

This section includes information on official industrial action; unofficial industrial action; repudiation of industrial action; and lawful industrial action.

Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave

Pregnant employees are entitled to up to one year’s maternity leave. Paternity leave is available if certain criteria are met. Parents are also entitled to 18 weeks’ unpaid leave for each child up to their 18th birthday.

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.