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Northern Ireland
Annual Review of Employment Law 2026
Thursday, 05 November 2026
09:00 - 16:30 ( 7 hours 30 mins )
Hybrid
Northern Ireland’s leading employment law conference for HR professionals. Get clear, expert guidance on the latest legal developments, hear from trusted speakers including Jason Elliott BL, and leave fully prepared for the changes ahead.

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In Person Early bird
£515.00 + VAT
Virtual Early bird
£415.00 + VAT
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About the event
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Full Day Conference Duration
5th November 9:00am - 4:30pm
Hybrid Crowne Plaza Belfast and Online
£515.00 + VAT Early bird ends 10th September 2026 at 5:00pm. Standard rate: £565.00 + VAT Charity and Small Business rate also available
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Overview

Northern Ireland’s leading employment law conference for HR professionals. 

Join hundreds of HR professionals at our annual conference as we provide you with clear, expert guidance on the latest legal developments in the Northern Ireland workplace. Hear from trusted speakers including Jason Elliott BL and other leading voices, and leave fully prepared for the changes ahead.

Attend in person at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast or live online!

What you get

  • A complete update on employment law and HR developments in Northern Ireland, all in one day
  • Diverse sessions across a twin-track programme, so you can prioritise what matters most
  • Practical, jargon-free guidance from leading employment law and HR experts
  • Full access to session recordings, slides, and notes after the event
  • A comprehensive digital delegate pack to support ongoing learning
  • Opportunities to connect with HR and legal professionals across Northern Ireland

Why this conference matters

Employment law in Northern Ireland is constantly evolving, and even small changes can affect how you manage people and make decisions.

The challenge is knowing what matters and what action to take.

The Annual Review brings together the key developments from the past year and explains them clearly, with a focus on real workplace impact, delivered by trusted experts, including Jason Elliott BL and other leading voices.

You will leave with a better understanding of what has changed and the confidence to respond appropriately in your role.

Who this event is for

  • HR professionals at all levels
  • Business owners and senior leaders
  • In-house legal teams
  • Anyone responsible for managing people or advising on employment issues

Hear from Mark McAllister, Chief Executive, Labour Relations Agency

I find that professionals have built it into their calendar every year, and sometimes forgo other courses and conferences to go to the Annual Review because it is a one-stop shop for HR practitioners, employment lawyers, trade union officials, consultants, and CIPD members.

It has now become so well established that it is a go-to event and the Labour Relations Agency has always been very happy to be present at it because, we deal with so many inquiries every year with regard to issues surrounding employment law and employment relationships. So, it's very important for us to be able to connect with the audience that attends Legal Island's Annual Review every year.

From a practitioner's perspective, it is the event to go to.

Secure your place today

Join Northern Ireland’s leading employment law conference and make sure you are fully prepared for the year ahead. This event sells out each year, with limited in-person places and early bird rates available.

Previous attendees include...

Testimonials

Feedback that speaks volumes...

Here's what previous attendees of the Annual Review of Employment Law had to say:

"Content was exactly what I needed in this very moment. Lunch was great for networking. Organisation was impeccable. Nice touch to offer fruit – didn’t get any but appreciated it. Also loved that this was a zero waste event. Well done."
Katrina Deas General Manager, Tara Centre
"It was extremely well organised and the presentations were pitched perfectly. I found it a very useful overview of the developments in employment law over the last 12 months, with informed insight into what to expect in the next 12."
Suzanne McKeown Legal Officer, Equality Commission for NI
"An established, well-run and informative event, with plenty of event staff available. Sessions ran on and kept to time, with an excellent range of topics and speakers. I really liked that the digital materials and speakers’ slides/notes were immediately available."
Adele Davidson Diversity Inclusion & Staff Wellbeing Manager, Queen's University Belfast
"Once again an excellently put together event. Kudos to the LI team for making it all run so smoothly. [Lots of] relevant topics and engaging presenters."
Robert Magee HR Manager, Oxfam Ireland
"Another excellent Annual Review of Employment Law. Wouldn’t miss it, look forward to it every year! I recommend Legal Island to all of my HR colleagues."
Jacqui Dornan Group HR Manager, Hinch Distillery
"Very well run event, and very interesting topics. I feel like I learned a lot."
Jennifer Connolly Solicitor, SDM Solicitors
"This event is a great "one-stop shop" for the "HR family" to get together and access experts who have knowledge, experience and vision that they present in a way that is meaningful and beneficial."
Ashley Stewart Director, Liberty HR
"I enjoyed the in-person element, the chance to come together with other HR professionals, and I enjoy listening to the expertise of the speakers."
Rosalyn Jones HR Manager, Victims and Survivors Service
Presenters
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Jason Elliott BL Barrister & Associate Head of School of Law, Ulster University
Jason Elliott BL Barrister & Associate Head of School of Law, Ulster University
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Jason Elliott was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2013 and is the Associate Head of School of Law at Ulster University.  As a practising barrister, he has developed a largely civil practice representing individuals, companies and public bodies in litigation. This covers a wide range of areas including personal injuries, wills and employment law. In terms of employment law, he has represented both applicants and respondents in the Industrial Tribunal.   At Ulster University, Jason lectures extensively on the civil areas of practise such as Equity and Trusts and delivers employment law lectures for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing...

Keeping up with fast-changing employment law can mean hours of research, costly briefings, or expensive external advice. That’s why so many HR professionals choose our Annual Review: one focused day of expert-led insights, covering everything that matters, at a fraction of the cost.

Booking is simple. Select how you would like to attend, follow the checkout process, and choose to pay by card or request an invoice at the payment page.

Discount available for group bookings of 5+. Please contact louise@legal-island.com

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In Person Standard Rate: £465.00 + VATEarly Bird: £415.00 + VAT (Ends 10th September 2026 at 5:00pm)
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Online Standard Rate: £365.00 + VATEarly Bird: £315.00 + VAT (Ends 10th September 2026 at 5:00pm)