Isle of Man Government Crest

MIRS

Manx Industrial Relations Service
Manx Industrial Relations Service

Links

ACAS, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, UK

www.acas.org.uk

The official website for the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, based in the UK. Although much of the information here does not apply directly to the Isle of Man, it is a useful and informative site, giving "best practice" information.

Department of Economic Development, Isle of Man

www.emplaw.gov.im

The Department of Economic Development is responsible for drafting and producing employment legislation for the Isle of Man. The website contains details of the current employment legislation, and a "What's new" section where you can register for email updates.

The Department also has an Equality Adviser/Discrimination Officer. For information and general guidance about the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000 or Equal Opportunites policies etc, please email: equalityadviser@dti.gov.im

Department of Education and Children, Isle of Man

www.gov.im/education

Office of the Data Protection Supervisor

www.gov.im/odps

The Office of the Data Protection Supervisor (ODPS), which is independent of Government, is responsible for administering the Act. Their policy is to actively assist businesses (data controllers) who process personal data to comply with the Act by providing training, assistance and guidance in the provisions and interpretation of the Act and thereby protect an individual’s privacy by preventing breaches from occurring.They also promote awareness of an individual’s rights and the sanctions and remedies available when these rights are contravened. Under the Act, the ODPS has powers to ensure compliance either through enforcement or, if necessary, through prosecution.

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (formerly DTI UK/BERR)

www.berr.gov.uk

This link will take you to the Employment Matters section of the BERR website. It contains a considerable amount of both current and proposed UK employment legislation and best practice. Although much of the information here does not apply directly to the Isle of Man, it is a useful and informative site.

Employment Tribunal, Isle of Man

The Clerk to the Tribunal can be contacted by telephoning 01624 685941 or by email via this link Clerk to the Employment Tribunal.

The Employment Tribunal website can be found via this link.

Equality and Human Rights Commission (UK)

www.equalityhumanrights.com

The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

Equality Direct

www.acas.org.uk/services/equality

Part of ACAS. Equality Direct is a confidential telephone advice service, specially designed for small businesses, providing help on managing issues such as disability, race, sex, age and other equality issues.

Guernsey Industrial Relations Service

www.gov.gg.employment/industrial-relations

The Guernsey Industrial Relations Service provides an advisory, conciliation and arbitration service through the offices of the Senior Industrial Relations Advisory Officer.

Jersey Advisory Conciliation Service (JACS)

www.jacs.org.je

Jersey Advisory Conciliation Service (JACS), provides an employment relations service for Jersey.

Work Permits, Control of Employment legislation

The Control of Employment Act makes it a criminal offence for a person who is not an Isle of Man worker to undertake or become or be engaged in any employment in the Island unless they are in receipt of a valid work permit. The term employment includes self employment. For further information regarding work permits, contact: The Work Permit Office, Dept of Economic Developmentt Hamilton House, Peel Road,Douglas. Tel 01624 682393 or email workpermits@gov.im