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Equality Law in Northern Ireland Update Course 2009
Cost: | from £307.98 + VAT |
Location: | Belfast |
Start Date: | 17 September 2009 |
End Date: | 17 September 2009 |
Full Day
Equality Law in Northern Ireland Update Course - Equality Law is ever-changing, from the introduction of new jurisdictions, such as age discrimination, to major cases that impact right across Europe and affect every employer. Employment law practitioners, other representatives at tribunals and senior HR professionals have to keep up-to-date with developments in this area if they are to defend or pursue cases successfully. They need to know what has changed in order to give the latest, practical and correct advice.
Description
Equality Law in Northern Ireland Update Course - What will I get out of it?
Speakers at past events have been asked to concentrate on important case law and useful arguments; the ratio and how these decisions impact on existing law. We bring together some of the most experienced and respected equality lawyers to give you a comprehensive overview, with detailed notes, of all of the major changes to have occurred in the year prior to this event.
Course overview/outline programme
| Time | Session |
| 9.30 | Northern Ireland Case Law:In Northern Ireland we have our own tribunals, our own appeal Court, our own legislation, our own judiciary (all becoming more important because employment law is a devolved matter) – we review the NI equality case law practitioners need to know about. Maxine Orr |
| 10.15 | Discrimination Law and Selection for Redundancy/Retirement: Most employers have abandoned last in first out as a redundancy selection criterion in favour of a performance matrix of some kind. But performance appraisal can be subjective and discriminatory. Importantly, what is the impact of the DDA and maternity rights on criteria such as absence and/or reliability? We analyse the relevant case law and best practice. Adam Brett |
| 11.00 | Networking and Refreshments |
| 11.15 | Implications of the GB Equality Bill for NI Employment Law: April 2009 saw the publication of the GB Equality Bill that will draw together the various strands of equality legislation into one Act. What common themes arise, what devil is in the detail and, more importantly, what are the likely implications for NI practitioners and HR professionals? Michael Black |
| 12.15 | Oh, My Lords: GB case law impacts in Northern Ireland; usually persuasively, sometimes directly. We analyse the most important recent cases and detail lessons learned by the respondents’ solicitor from taking two discrimination cases, including the NI political discrimination case of McConkey & Marks v The Simon Community NI, to the House of Lords. Rosemary Connolly |
| 1.00 | Networking and Lunch |
| 2.00 | Expertly put: In many bullying, harassment, ill health dismissal and disability cases, the deciding factor is the evidence given by the expert medical witness. What is their role in mental ill health or psychiatric illness claims and how might they help practitioners and employers develop their case? We explore the role and value of an expert medical witness within tribunals and other employment-related actions. Dr John Sharkey, Consultant Psychiatrist |
| 2.45 | A practical approach to the Revised Equality Scheme Guidance issued by the Equality Commission: This year will see new guidelines by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland to move the equality agenda forward. We aim to keep you up to date with the new guidelines and assist you in addressing the practical measures your organisation needs to make to meet these new guidelines. Stella Gilmartin |
| 3.30 | Networking and Refreshments |
| 3.45 | Is that Really Necessary?We present a round-up of the remaining important recent cases, trends and likely developments in the equality field to expect in 2010 and beyond. Sinead Mulhern |
Here's what delegates from the Equality Law in Northern Ireland Update last year had to say:
"Once again an excellent event – met all my objectives." Tess O’Neill, Senior HR Manager,Bryson Charitable Group.
"A very informative update of the year’s developments." 5***** Claire Webb, Employment Relations Officer, Labour Relations Agency.
Who is it for?
This course is designed with experienced employment law practitioners and HR professionals in mind. NOTE: speakers on this course are asked to assume that delegates have a sound knowledge of equality law. This event is not suitable for beginners in this field.
Date & Duration: 17 Sept, 9.30am-4.30pm
Location: Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast
Trainers & Speakers:
Multiple Speaker Event. Maxine Orr, Worthingtons; Adam Brett, LIEstrange Brett; Michael Black, Cleaver Fulton Rankin; Rosemary Connolly, Rosemary Connolly Solicitors; Dr John Sharkey, Consultant Psychiatrist; Stella Gilmartin, Gilmartin Consulting; Sinead Mulhern, Equality Trainer.
How to Book:
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