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2026 is set to be a landmark year for employment law in Northern Ireland. The proposed ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill represents the most comprehensive package of workplace reform seen locally in decades. Following extensive consultation, the Department for the Economy has confirmed its intention to legislate across a broad range of areas designed to improve job quality, enhance fairness, and strengthen employee voice.
While there are clear parallels with developments under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and ongoing reforms in Great Britain, Northern Ireland’s framework will operate independently - and in some areas may go further. This article
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