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NI & Irish Employment Law: A Comparison
Cost: | See Below |
Location: | Belfast |
Start Date: | 13 May 2010 |
End Date: | 13 May 2010 |
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Full Day Conference
Many organisations have employees in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. A common misconception is that employment law in both jurisdictions is broadly similar. In fact in many areas the law relevant to the workplace (including redundancy and lay-off entitlements) is very different.
Description
What are the Event Objectives?
Extended from a half to a full day due to customer demand, this event is designed to consider and compare the key components of employment law in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The speakers are renowned employment law experts with experience of employment laws in both jurisdictions. The notes are extensive and comprehensive. (Group case studies, Q&A and a comparative employment law quiz will help reinforce learning.)
Programme of Events
| 9.30am | Introduction - Setting the scene and what to expect from the day. A simultaneous outline of the employment laws in each jurisdiction under key headings. |
| 9.45am | Session One: Employment law basics in both Jurisdictions. An overview of the laws that govern the employment relationship including: recruitment, the contract of employment and variation of the contract of employment, minimum wage, hours of work, notice, annual leave, public holidays, notice periods, sick leave, pension, part-time, fixed term and agency work |
| 10.30am | Break and Networking |
| 11.00am | Session Two: Employment Equality. An explanation of the respective legislative provisions in each jurisdiction in the area of employment equality with an emphasis on key differences between them. |
| 11.45am | Q&A and Case Study One (in the area of employment equality). A case study designed to reinforce the differences and key factors to watch out for in a sexual harassment claim. |
| 12.15pm | Session Three: Unfair Dismissal. Termination of employment is a key area of employment law and this session will outline the elements of each system, with particular emphasis in the current climate on redundancy and alternatives to redundancy. |
| 1.00pm | Lunch and Networking |
| 2.00pm | Q&A and Case Study Two (in the area of unfair dismissal). Could you advise your employer or client on how to handle a constructive dismissal claim across the border? |
| 2.30pm | Session Four: Protective Leave in both Jurisdictions. An overview of the similarities and differences in the various types of leave in both jurisdictions including maternity leave, adoptive leave, paternity leave, parental leave, carer's leave, force majeure leave and requests for flexible working. |
| 3.00pm | Session Five: Employment Forums in both Jurisdictions. Unravelling the question on which law governs the contract of an employee and who hears complaints in relation to an employee who may work in both jurisdictions, together with an overview of the bodies that hear complaints/prosecute offences/assist in resolution of disputes in both jurisdictions. |
| 3.30pm | Break and Networking |
| 3.45pm | Q&A and Comparative Employment Law Quiz. This quiz will pose a series of questions designed to tease out the delegates' knowledge and understanding of differences in legislation and practice between the two jurisdictions. |
| 4.30pm | Close |
Who Should Attend?
It will suit all those in HR and management who need knowledge of employment law in both jurisdictions, as well as NI-based solicitors who need an appreciation of Republic of Ireland laws
Duration ~ Date ~ Location
Full Day Legal Event: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Thursday 13th May 2010
Hilton Hotel, Lanyon Place, Waterfront, Belfast
Speakers
Ciara Dooris ~ Tughans, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry
Paul Joyce ~ Free Legal Advice Centre and Barrister, Dublin
Cost
Full Rate: £429 + VAT
Charity Rate: £342.20 + VAT
All organisations with fewer than 50 employees or registered charities (registered at the time of booking) qualify for the Charity Rate. The number of employees includes all branches, subsidiary/parent companies, boards, trusts and federated organisations.
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"The entire event was excellent but most of all the manner in which the two presenters did the presentation managed to maintain my interest throughout (which is normally difficult!)" Paul Gellately, HR Manager, Johnston Press plc
"an excellent seminar, first class notes and well presented by two expert presenters" Nigel McIlwaine, Group Finance & HR Director, Foyle Food Group Ltd
"The presentation was excellent and the supporting documents will be very useful in a real-life scenario." Teresa Dougan, HR Case Consultant, Ulster Bank
13th May 2010, Hilton Hotel, Belfast