Invest Northern Ireland Employers' Handbook
Introduction
The Employers' Handbook outlines the legal requirements and best practices for employing and managing staff in Northern Ireland.
It provides guidance on the main employment procedures most commonly queried by small business employers.
Download the Invest Northern Ireland Employers' Handbook (PDF, 1.29MB).
Please note: The Employer's Handbook was updated in August 2024. You'll need to refer to the online version for the latest updates if you use a hard copy.
The Employers' Handbook is divided into key employment themes. You can also download the guidance by its individual sections - see Employers' Handbook: section-by-section.
Editable HR documents and templates
The Handbook provides free access to sample HR forms, letters, contracts, policies, procedures, and checklists on a range of topics, from recruitment, through to people management and staff exits. You can download these templates and adapt them to suit your business needs - see HR documents and templates.