Statutory Instruments 1998 No. 1265 (N.I. 8)
The Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 - continued |
(This note is not part of the Order) This Order is made only for purposes corresponding to those of the Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) Act 1998 (other than those of section 1). Part II permits new procedural rules to be introduced to streamline certain procedures of industrial tribunals and extends their jurisdiction. Part III provides for the Labour Relations Agency to draw up an arbitration scheme for the resolution of unfair dismissal disputes. It also amends the law relating to compromise agreements and dismissal procedures agreements and provides for an extension of the powers of the Agency. Part IV introduces measures to encourage the use by employees and employers of internal appeal procedures in cases of dismissal and makes provision about compensation in cases of unfair dismissal which also involve disability discrimination. ISBN 0 11 079061 8
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10 June 1998
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