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4 February 2026

'Good Jobs' Podcast: What Will Industrial Relations Reforms Really Mean For NI Employers?

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In this episode, Paul Gillen is joined by David Hopper – both of them partners in the employment team here at Lewis Silkin – to talk about Theme C of Northern Ireland's proposed...
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In this episode, Paul Gillen is joined by David Hopper – both of them partners in the employment team here at Lewis Silkin – to talk about Theme C of Northern Ireland's proposed "Good Jobs" Employment Rights Bill.

From union access and lower recognition thresholds to e-ballots, while the seven-day industrial action notice stays put – this episode explores what's likely to change now, what's for later and practical takeaways on regulations and timelines in early 2026.

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