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Advice on Trade Union Representation in the Workplace

This guide is for employers, trade unions and union workplace representatives. It gives advice on the provision of time off, training and facilities to enable union representatives to carry out their duties. It covers statutory and non-statutory representatives.

Garden Leave

Garden leave is a term used to describe a situation whereby an employee who has resigned from their employment or who has been dismissed by the employer is not required to work their notice and instead remains at home during the period of notice.

Giving and Accepting Notice

If the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship they must give each other notice.

Public holidays and bank holidays

Employees are not automatically entitled to paid time off for bank and public holidays.

Labour Relations Agency Tees Off Event on Hiring Seasonal Staff

Employers in the Causeway Coast and Glens area, who plan to hire seasonal staff during the 148th British Open golf tournament, are invited to attend a free event jointly hosted by the Labour Relations Agency (LRA) and local Council.

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. Check out our free 'Employment Document Toolkit' to create your own policies and procedures that adhere to legal requirements and best practice, and which meet the particular needs of your organisation.

Labour Relations Agency Certificate in Effective Line Management Practice

06 October 2021

The Labour Relations Agency is pleased to offer the Autumn 2021 programme of the Certificate in Effective Line Management Practice.

Labour Relations Agency Certificate in Effective Line Management Practice

02 February 2022

The Labour Relations Agency is pleased to offer the first public 2022 programme of the Certificate in Effective Line Management Practice.

Health & Safety at Work

Employers have a duty to protect their employees and visitors from harm. They must do risk assessments and they must report any serious incidents to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of their own health and safety.