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The Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 defines a trade union as “an organisation (whether permanent or temporary) which … consists wholly or mainly of workers of one or more descriptions and is an organisation whose principal purposes include the regulation of relations between workers … and employers or employers’ associations.

Giving and Accepting Notice

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

Disciplinary procedures

Disciplinary procedures are used for dealing with problems with employees' conduct or their performance, which could lead to warnings or dismissal.

LRA Research Uncovers Lack of Training in NI to Manage Workplace Disputes

Fewer than half of employers in Northern Ireland train managers to prevent or resolve workplace disputes. This was a key finding of research carried out on behalf of the Labour Relations Agency (LRA) by Cardiff Business School.

Early Conciliation

The Labour Relations Agency provides an Early Conciliation service following a change in NI employment law which took effect on 27 January 2020. This service helps to resolve workplace disputes in a legally binding way, without the need to take a case to the Industrial or Fair Employment Tribunal. Click below for more information or to make an Early Conciliation notification.

Statutory Paternity Pay

When your wife, partner or civil partner gives birth or adopts a child, you may be entitled to Statutory Paternity Pay.

Key Differences in Flexible Working Legislation

This knowledge nugget is a bite-sized look at the key differences in Flexible Working legislation between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. An overview of April 2024 changes in GB, the current criteria, and compliant processes here in NI and a look at the future of this trending topic, all within 15 minutes.