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321 Race Relations (Formal Investigations) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997

These Regulations are relevant to notices given in relation to formal investigations under the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 and to non-discrimination notices issued in consequence of such investigations.

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.

EARLY CONCILIATION COMES TO NORTHERN IRELAND 27 JANUARY 2020

Following a change in employment law, the Labour Relations Agency will provide a new service to employees, employers, and their representatives.

Industrial tribunals

To make a claim to an industrial tribunal for unfair dismissal, in most circumstances employees will need to have worked continuously for the organisation for one year. There are other types of claim, for example regarding unpaid wages, holiday entitlements or discrimination, which do not require one year's continuous service.

Potential Problems at Christmas Time

The Labour Relations Agency Workplace Information Service receives enquiries every Christmas from businesses with questions and problems.

To help you prepare and avoid potential issues we have compiled some frequently asked questions which we receive each Christmas season.

Job Hunting or to Arrange Training when Facing Redundancy

An employee who is being made redundant and who has been continuously employed by the same employer for at least two years is entitled, whilst under notice, to take reasonable time off with pay within working hours to look for another job, or to make arrangements for training for future employment.

Disclosure of information to trade unions for collective bargaining purposes

The Agency has a duty to provide practical guidance on the application of Articles 39 and 40 of the Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (“the 1992 Order”) in relation to the disclosure of information by employers to trade unions for the purpose of collective bargaining.

Webinar - Pregnancy at Work

This short webinar provides a whistle-stop tour of pregnancy at work. It covers notification, arranging cover, health and safety, antenatal care, pregnancy discrimination and returning to work.