EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR 2014 WHAT IS IT?

EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR 2014
20th November 2014
Chartered Accountants House, Dublin 2
Half day Event, 4 CPD Points
€195 plus VAT
BOOK YOUR PLACE – EMAIL
DENISE.MAGUIRE@ASHVILLEMEDIAGROUP.COM
WHAT IS IT?
The Employment Law Seminar 2014 will bring together the sector's top employment lawyers and HR experts to
give delegates the most pertinent information, practical tips and effective solutions relating to current Irish
employment issues. This event will inform solicitors, barristers, employment law specialists and HR practitioners on
recent developments, current trends and emerging issues in this sector.
WHERE & WHEN?
Half day conference, 20th November 2014
Chartered Accountants House, Dublin 2
EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS
Patrick Walshe, Partner, Philip Lee Solicitors
Workplace Relations Bill
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A reminder of where we are now - number of cases, long waiting lists, inconsistent decisions, costs etc. Why is the
system in need of reform?
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A quick reminder of the current structure of the employment tribunals - the five bodies that will be folded into two.
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What is planned - the abolition of the EAT and the LRC, the expansion of the Labour Court and the creation of a new
Adjudication Structure.
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Focus on the new dispute resolution system.
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What predictions can we make about the new system? How will it operate? Will it be quicker? Will it be cheaper? Will it
be more effective? Will it be more consistent?
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The UK experience - introduction of fees and an 80% cut in applications to the Tribunals there.
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Other changes - compliance notices and "on the spot" fines. New powers of the District Court to enforce judgements.
Julie Austin, Associate, McDowell Purcell
Termination of Employment litigation - latest cases and trends
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EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR 2014
20th November 2014
Chartered Accountants House, Dublin 2
Half day Event, 4 CPD Points
€195 plus VAT
BOOK YOUR PLACE – EMAIL
DENISE.MAGUIRE@ASHVILLEMEDIAGROUP.COM
EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS
Duncan Inverarity, Partner, A&L Goodbody
Protected Disclosures Act
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Key provisions of the Acts Part I and II.
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What is a Protected Disclosure? How should an organisation deal with a disclosure?
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Protection of workers from penalisation by employers.
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Lessons from international and Irish case law on whistleblowing.
Louise Harrison, Associate, William Fry
Complexities involved in the 'TUPE' transfer process
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What HR professionals need to know to help influence the procurement process, save time and avoid legal
challenges.
Elaine Kelly, Partner, Byrne Wallace
Disciplinary Investigations
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Information gathering versus fact finding.
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Suspension and other protective measures.
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Preparing Terms of Reference.
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Fair Procedures.
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The Right to an Appeal.
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