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77 The Statutory Maternity Pay (Compensation of Employers) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996

These Regulations amend the similarly named principal Regulations of 1994 by increasing the percentage amount that small employers can recover (in terms of additional amounts), i.e. 5.5% from 6 April 1996.

120 The Statutory Maternity Pay (Compensation of Employers) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997

These Regulations amend the similarly named principal Regulations of 1994 by increasing the percentage amount that small employers can recover in terms of additional amounts, i.e. 6.5 % from 6 April 1997.

The Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (Persons Abroad and Mariners) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022

Additional legislation for Parental Bereavement Pay covering people abroad and mariners.

Escalating unresolved issues

Some issues in the workplace cannot be resolved informally so it is important that there is a fair and clear escalation process where each side meets their responsibilities. The Labour Relations Agency can offer information, flowcharts and codes of practice to help. We also offer confidential and impartial conciliation, mediation and arbitration services to help parties resolve issues without needing to go to tribunal.

The Agency is a public body with statutory responsibilities so there is no charge for our services.

Joint Newsletter between the Labour Relations Agency and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland June 2012

Our second edition examines some key issues and cases that impact on organisations throughout Northern Ireland, including - complying with The Bribery Act (2010); pending changes in employment law in GB, “equality law in GB, ROI and NI - similar but not the same” and assistance for small employers provided by both the Labour Relations Agency and the Equality Commission.

Selecting and appointing

The final stage in the recruitment and selection process is the most important — choosing the best person for the job.

LRA ‘Breaks the Silence’ on Domestic Abuse

New guidance for employers on supporting staff affected by domestic violence & abuse.

Trade Union Safety representatives

Preparing for the hiring process

Taking the time to carefully plan the hiring process is important and ensures that you hire an employee with the right mix of skills and characteristics for the job.