Essentials of Employment Law in Northern Ireland

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Tuesday, 29 April 2025

09:15 - 13:30 (4 hrs)

Online

2 Half Days - 29th & 30th April

Gain a solid understanding of NI-specific employment law in this interactive 2 x half-day online course. Led by expert trainers, the course covers key topics like contracts, disciplinary procedures, dismissals, and grievances, with practical exercises and e-learning resources to reinforce learning.

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About the event?

29th April 2 Half Days - 29th & 30th April

Online Zoom

£345.00 + VAT Early bird ends 18th March 5pm. Standard rate: £395.00 +VAT Charity and Small Business rate also available

Overview

Navigate Northern Ireland's Employment Laws with Confidence

The Essentials of Employment Law in Northern Ireland online course is specifically designed to give attendees a thorough grounding in the main components of NI employment law.

This is an interactive 2 x half-day course, delivered by highly experienced employment law experts. The sessions will be supported by a comprehensive pack of notes on NI employment law as well as a number of practical exercises throughout the sessions to help enforce learning. The online sessions will also be complemented with access to a number of additional e-learning programmes aimed to help supplement attendees’ understanding of Employment Laws in NI.

What are the learning outcomes?

By the end of this course, attendees will:

Have a clear understanding of the key points and principles of employment law in NI.
Understand the concept of natural justice in disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Understand the importance of following organisational policies and procedures.
Be able to understand and handle common workplace scenarios, having learnt through worked examples.

What will be covered?

Basics of employment contracts (including the implications of implied terms)
Working Time and Leave
Disciplinary procedures and performance management
Fair and unfair dismissals (including Employment Tribunal basics)
Grievances
Protected disclosures (whistleblowing)
Equality & Dignity at work

Testimonials

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Find out what our previous attendees had to say about their experience at this event.

"I really liked the detailed notes accessible in advance were very comprehensive and also meant I didn't need to make copious notes during the presentations, just highlight important points. Also liked the inclusion of scenarios by both speakers."

Lorraine Griffin School Business Manager, Lumen Christi College

"Really competent speakers who know their topics really well. Great accompanying slides and notes and able to maintain my interest via zoom. I would highly recommend to other HR Professionals."

Nicola Shaw Senior HR Consultant, Evolve Engagement & Management Solutions

"Really informative and explained very well. I believe the speakers are well versed in their topics, explaining in a manner that could easily be understood."

Louise Fitzmaurice HR Administrator, CPM Ireland

"Content explained very well and any questions answered."

Paula Quinn HR Administrator, The Beeches P & T Services Ltd

Presenters

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Jason Elliott BL BL

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.

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