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Employment

We provide advice and representation to people on their employment rights.

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Free, specialist and confidential advice on all employment law issues

We operate an employment advice line, where we provide employment law advice to employees and workers in Northern Ireland who face exploitation and unfair treatment.

We focus our service on those in greatest need, including low wage earners, migrant workers and people facing conditions of disadvantage.

To speak to our triage team, telephone our employment advice line on:

  • 028 9024 4401
  • Monday to Friday 09.30 -11:00am

Please note that due to the high level of demand for our services, advice calls are limited to 20 minutes per call.

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We support employment advisers in Northern Ireland

Our legal team provides advice and assistance to employment advisers throughout Northern Ireland.

We regularly publish resources that help employment advisers keep informed of developments in employment law and practice.

Our Professional Learning programme also helps advisers to develop their skills and knowledge.

If you are an employment adviser, click the button below to find out more about how we can help you.

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Employment Resources

Guide to Constructive Dismissal

Guide to Constructive Dismissal

In this Guide to Constructive Dismissal, Law Centre NI explains key elements of the law relating to a constructive dismissal claim.

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Unauthorised deductions from wages - Frequently Asked Questions

Unauthorised deductions from wages - Frequently Asked Questions

This Frequently Asked Questions guide explains what to do if your employer makes a deduction from your wages that you have not agreed to.

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📹 Guide to the Employment Tribunal

📹 Guide to the Employment Tribunal

Video Guide to the Employment Tribunal with subtitles available in four languages.

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A Guide to Drafting a Schedule of Loss

A Guide to Drafting a Schedule of Loss

In this Guide, Law Centre NI provides information on how to complete a Schedule of Loss

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Guide to Employment Rights for Migrant Workers in the Health and Social Care Sector

Guide to Employment Rights for Migrant Workers in the Health and Social Care Sector

This Guide is aimed at people who have come to Northern Ireland with a Heath and Care Worker visa.

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Employment Tribunal Guide

Employment Tribunal Guide

Guide to help people navigate the Tribunal system and provide guidance on the processes and requirements that apply before making a legal claim.
A Guide to Costs in the Employment Tribunal

A Guide to Costs in the Employment Tribunal

This guide seeks to dispel some of the
myths around an award of costs in the
tribunal.

Guide to Completing an ET1 Tribunal Form

Guide to Completing an ET1 Tribunal Form

This Guide is intended to help people understand the key elements to completing their ET1 Tribunal Form and what to expect in terms of its content.
April 2026
A Guide to Judicial Mediation and Judicial Assessment in the Employment Tribunal of Northern Ireland

A Guide to Judicial Mediation and Judicial Assessment in the Employment Tribunal of Northern Ireland

In this Guide, Law Centre NI provides information and guidance on Judicial Mediation and Judicial Assessment.

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'Jane's' Story

Jane contacted us when her contract with a cleaning company was terminated after 22 months’ service.

Jane had been offered a new contract with the same company, however this meant going back on probation.

During the pandemic, Jane was put on Statutory Sick Pay – rather than furlough – despite the fact that she was not ill.  Jane had never taken a sick day and had a clean disciplinary record.

Jane decided that she was not going to sign a new contract with the cleaning company and, with our assistance, she received £2,500 for unfair dismissal.