Employment Law Seminars - Uk Irish Employment Law A Comparison
Special Offer
Legal-Island is holding a full day event on Wednesday 28th April at the Radisson Hotel, Dublin Airport, titled ‘UK & Irish Employment Law: A Comparison’ and are offering FPM clients a special offer rate of €245+VAT. That’s less than half the normal price!
This event is designed to considerand compare the key components of employment law in Ireland andin Britain. References to the differences between the position in theNorth and in Britain will be explained from the outset. The speakers are renowned employment law experts with experience of employment laws in both jurisdictions.
Many organisations have employees in both the Republic of Ireland and Britain. A common misconception is that employment law is broadly similar in both jurisdictions. In fact, in many areas the law relevant to the workplace (including redundancy and lay-off entitlements) is very different.
To book your place at this special offer rate of €245 +VAT, please download the booking form, complete it and then simply fax it back to us on 01 4013894 or post it to us.
Event Programme
| 8.30am | Registration and reading time |
| 9.30am | Introduction Setting the scene and what to expect from the day A simultaneous outline of 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. |
| 10.45am | 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 the 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. |
| 12.00 noon | Session Three: Unfair Dismissal Termination of employment is a key arthis session will outline the elements in each system, with particular emphasis in the current climate on redundancy and alterredundancy. |
| 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 redundancy situation in both jurisdictions? |
| 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 of 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?
HR or management who employ staff here & in the UK
Duration ~ Date ~ Location
Full Day Legal Event: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 28th April 2010
Radisson Hotel (Dublin Airport)
Facilitators
Paul Joyce ~ Barrister
Ciara Dooris ~ Director, Tughans, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry
To book your space at this fantastic special offer rate of €245 +VAT, simply download the booking form, complete it and then either fax or post it back to us.
