On-Demand Training: Essentials of Irish Employment Law

Programme

Testimonials

"Used plain, understandable language which is so important when explaining some of the complex issues such as contracts. Covered all the basics - excellent for a novice like me. I also appreciated the 'plain English' notes in the pack. I will be eager to attend further sessions hosted by Legal-Island in the future." 
Ann Moore, HR & Governance Administrator, Citizens Information Board

"I really liked the broad range of HR areas covered."
Olwyn Keogh, HR Manager, Betdaq - Ladbroke Service Ireland Limited

“The speakers were very passionate and knowledgeable on the topics which made it more interesting and kept your mind focused.”
Jessica Hughes, Office Manager, Robinson Services

“Excellent, there was a lot of content and I will use the notes to look back on going forward.”
Claire Livingstone, Contracts Officer, Trinity College Dublin

“Great course. I really enjoyed it and it was very well presented.”
Tanya Alexander, HR Co-Ordinator, Dylan Hotel Dublin

 “Really well presented.”
Eithne Murphy, A/ Head of HR, Galway City Council

“Excellent event - I attended a similar type prior provided by another hr consultancy firm but Legal Island delivered well above an adequate level. The set of notes is almost a HR contact's bible.”
Elaine Barry, Human Resources Executive, KBI Global Investors Limited

“Content was relevant and well presented. The presenters had a clear depth of knowledge on the subject matter and were well able to answer questions on the subject matter - it also ran on schedule.”
Thomas Griffin, Owner, Griffin Management Solutions

"Overall it was a very insightful and interesting course which broadened my understanding and highlighted how much I (unfortunately) was ignorant off - good job all round."
David O'Connor, Clerical Officer, Court Service

"Thoroughly enjoyed the event refreshed my existing knowledge and gave me some areas for improvement. The takeaway notes were of a superior quality."
Céline Bowyer, General Manager, Roscrea & Thurles Leisure Centre

"In-depth knowledge, good delivery and a simplification of what could be perceived as complex - excellent."
Deborah Rogan, Head of Operations/MCO, Canadian Embassy

"I really enjoyed the day, as someone relatively new to the world of HR and recruitment, I learned so much in such a short space of time."
Eileen McKenna, HR Officer, Wicklow County Council

"Best course on employment law I attended in a long while. Captured very broad spectrum of topics."
Veronica Plunkett, Administrative Officer Employee Relations HR, Dublin City Council

Presenters

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  Rolanda Markey Learning and Development Services Officer

  Legal Island

  Rolanda Markey joined the Learning and Development team at Legal Island in March 2019.  Prior to that she worked for the Labour Relations Agency in Belfast for 17 years as an Employment Relations Officer working in both Advisory (good practice) Services and Dispute Resolution.  Before joining the Labour Relations Agency, she worked in Human Resources in a range of public and private sector organisations.  She is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and has an MSc in Occupational Psychology. 

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  Dr Gerard McMahon Managing Director

  Productive Personnel Ltd

  Gerry McMahon is acknowledged as a national expert in the area of People Management and Employee Relations.  He has over 40 years’ practical experience working as an advisor/consultant in the area, across a range of sectors.  He also has extensive experience working as a consultant, trainer, facilitator, team builder, negotiator, adjudicator, mediator, coach, investigator, researcher, arbitrator and expert witness on behalf of a wide range of Government departments, public sector enterprises, semi-state entities, blue chip companies, professional institutes, trade unions, staff associations, employer and community/voluntary and religious organisations.

   

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  Claire Macken Solicitor

  RDJ LLP

  Claire is a Solicitor, practising as part of the firm’s Employment team. She has extensive experience advising clients in the private and public sector on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, including claims for unfair dismissal, equality and discrimination claims, personal injuries, redundancy and fixed-term legislation. She also provides advice on grievances, bullying and harassment investigations, and disciplinary and performance issues.

  Claire also has a keen interest in alternative dispute resolutions and has gained vast practical experience of settlement negotiations and mediations.

  She is a member of the Employment Law Association of Ireland and Irish Women Lawyers’ Association. She also contributes to Legal Island’s publication service.

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  Marian Jennings Specialist in Employment & Business Law

  TU Dublin

  Marian is an experienced Law Lecturer, with a specialist offering developed over 20 years, in Employment and Business Law. She offers the combined value of a proven track record in academia together with professional private practice/in-house legal roles and significant board, governance and organisational management experience in the community and voluntary sector.  

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  Alan Devaney Solicitor

  RDJ LLP

  Alan is a Solicitor, practising as part of the Employment team. Alan represents employers of all sizes and across all industries, advising on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment relation matters.

  On the contentious side, Alan has acted in the defence of claims in employment-related proceedings and industrial relations matters in both the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court and understands the critical importance of adopting a pragmatic and commercially sensible approach to defending these type of claims.

  Alan has advised on redundancies, disciplinaries, grievances and wrongful and unfair dismissals. He has experience reviewing contracts of employment, company policies and procedures, employment related due diligence and has also negotiated severance agreements.

  Alan is a regular contributor to the Legal Island’s email service.