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Industrial tribunals are frightening for the uninitiated and far more formal than they were intended to be when they were created. Participants who fail to prepare might as well prepare to fail. This workshop is a realistic mock tribunal designed with employers and other witnesses inexperienced in tribunal procedures in mind.

Description

What are the learning outcomes?
You will gain confidence from observing or taking part in a mock tribunal case, chaired by an experienced tribunal Chairperson. The morning sessions prepare you for the ‘live’ afternoon sessions, by studying ‘real’ application and response forms and many background papers, with the support of experts.

What will be covered?
A mock tribunal from start to finish:*  

• Explanation of the format, background to the ‘case’ and allocating roles
• Responding to a claim – Meeting with your representative, providing information and making witness statements
• Conciliation in employment cases – Listen and learn
• Outside the hearing – What to expect on the day
• Inside the hearing – From oath to cross-examination
• Inside the hearing – Summing-up and case stating
• Reaching a decision – Understanding likely awards and costs, as well as feedback

*NOTE: Employers will be guided by an ex-industrial tribunal Chairman, Martin O’Brien BL; employment lawyer Lisa Bryson; and Elaine Clarke, a Senior Manager from the Labour Relations Agency. Some may be asked to volunteer for role-playing parts. The bulk of the afternoon will be taken up by the mock tribunal hearing.

Who should attend?
Employers and other witnesses who wish to experience a realistic tribunal process in a relatively safe environment.

Duration ~ Date ~ Location
Full Day Workshop: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 7^th March 2012
Legal-Island Training Centre, Antrim

Cost
Standard Rate: £295 + VAT
Charity/SME Rate: £235 + VAT

Save an additional £20 if you book and pay online!
All organisations with fewer than 50 employees or registered charities (registered at the time of booking) qualify for the Charity Rate.

How to Book:
Book & Pay Online: Each event page has a link to the booking form at the top. Just fill in the form and click 'Continue'. You can pay by credit card and your details will be sent to us. Confirmation of your booking will be sent to you by email.

Reserve Online & Pay by Invoice: Alternatively, if you require an invoice before paying you can reserve a place online.

For all multiple credit card bookings please telephone Legal-Island on 028 9446 3888

Facilitators
Maxine Murphy-Higgins ~ Labour Relations Agency
Martin O’Brien BL ~ Barrister and Ex-Industrial Tribunal Chairman
Lisa Bryson ~ Solicitor, Carson McDowell

Here's what our Mock Industrial Tribunal 2011 delegates said:
“Tribunal role play was excellent and allowed us to see exactly how things work. Martin O'Brien is very knowledgeable. Lisa Bryson was also excellent.” Helen Neeson, Antrim Borough Council

“The knowledge levels and expertise of the speakers was very apparent. A truly excellent training and information sharing event.” Edel Fox, STEP

“The mock tribunal took the fear out of the process for me. It also flagged up what I have been doing correctly in term of procedural practice, accurate notes, cross examination etc.” Katharine Clarke, University and College Union