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 [email protected] 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  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?  A quick reminder of the current structure of the employment tribunals - the five bodies that will be folded into two.  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.  Focus on the new dispute resolution system.  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?  The UK experience - introduction of fees and an 80% cut in applications to the Tribunals there.  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 ASHVI L L E MEDI A G RO U P, O L D ST O NE BUI L DI NG , BL ACKH AL L G REEN, DUBL I N 7 t e l : 0 0 3 53 ( 1) 4 3 2 2 2 0 6 | e : d e ni se. ma g u i r e @ a sh vill e me d i a g r ou p . co m 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 [email protected] EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS Duncan Inverarity, Partner, A&L Goodbody Protected Disclosures Act  Key provisions of the Acts Part I and II.  What is a Protected Disclosure? How should an organisation deal with a disclosure?  Protection of workers from penalisation by employers.  Lessons from international and Irish case law on whistleblowing. Louise Harrison, Associate, William Fry Complexities involved in the 'TUPE' transfer process  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  Information gathering versus fact finding.  Suspension and other protective measures.  Preparing Terms of Reference.  Fair Procedures.  The Right to an Appeal. ASHVI L L E MEDI A G RO U P, O L D ST O NE BUI L DI NG , BL ACKH AL L G REEN, DUBL I N 7 t e l: 0 0 3 53 ( 1) 4 3 2 2 2 0 6 | e : d e ni se. ma g u i r e@ a sh vill e me d i a g r ou p . co m