Introduction to Irish employment law

Who should attend

This course is relevant to international HR managers and directors in the UK who have responsibility for employees in Ireland. It will also be useful to managers and directors who anticipate entering the Irish market and who need to be aware of their responsibilities to their people.

Synopsis

The Irish and UK legal systems have many similarities. However, in an employment context those similarities can be deceptive.

 

The Irish and UK Legal systems have many similarities.  However, in ane mployment context those similarities can be deceptive.

Irish employment law is highly regulated with more than five different decision making bodies and multiple layers of appeal.

The Constitution adds an additional layer of complexity, particularly with regard to trade union recognition and natural justice requirements. Any employer embroiled in employment litigation in Ireland will find the process costly and time consuming.

Led by a senior Irish employment lawyer, who has also worked as an in-house pan-European legal counsel for a leading multinational and who is an experienced trainer, this course will give you an understanding into some of the challenges in managing employees in Ireland.

This course will provide:

• practical guidance on employment issues in Ireland
• overview of key employment issues from recruitment to termination
• introduction to dealing with unions
• insight into cultural differences between Ireland and the UK.

Cultural awareness issues in business will be addressed throughout this course.

Programme topics will include:

• Background
• Getting started
• Day-to-day employee management
• Termination of employment
• Industrial relations
• Business transfers
• Rights Directive

Call 0845 497 1990 or email training@eversheds.com for more details about this course and programme.

Max number of delegates:  15

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