Micro-credential in Employment Law

Programme objectives

On completion of this course, participants will have:

• A comprehensive understanding of the practice of employment law in this jurisdiction;
• Detailed knowledge of the impact on employment practice of recent judicial decisions and legislative developments;
• The ability to identify issues and advocate on behalf of clients in employment related disputes;
• A detailed understanding of the role of mediation and negotiation in the employment context;
• The skill to draft coherent and persuasive submissions;
• The confidence to use effective speaking and advocacy skills in the employment context.

Programme structure and approach to learning

The employment law micro-credential is specifically designed to help participants develop the skills necessary to apply the law in the employment context. We focus on the duties and obligations owed by the respective parties during each stage of the employment relationship, from recruitment through to termination. Taken together, the e-Lectures and lecture papers will set out the law from a practical perspective. We intend to provide a type of ‘scaffolded’ learning experience, moving from an understanding of the law to an understanding of how best to then apply the law in a given scenario.

Topics covered:

• Employment Contracts/Relationships
• Equality and Discrimination in the Workplace
• Operation of Law and Dismissal
• Redundancy
• Industrial Relations
• Employment Law Advocacy

Workshops

The workshop is a key feature of this course. It is designed to be interactive and to consolidate knowledge. The workshop date is as follows:

1. Workshop 1: Tuesday, 18 November, 6 - 8pm
2. Workshop 2: Tuesday 18 November, 7- 8pm

Who should attend?

The course is suitable for:

• Human resources professionals,
• Suitably qualified professionals wishing to move into the employment law,
• Employers and individuals who have an interest in employment rights, and
• Solicitors, barristers, trainees who currently advise or aspire to advise on employment law.

We welcome applications from others who are suitably qualified. Please explain your interest and set out any relevant experience in a cover letter and a brief CV. Such applications are subject to a supplemental fee of €100.

Faculty

Lecturers and tutors are drawn from experienced practitioners in the field of employment law. Lecturers include:

• Alan Haugh, Deputy Chairman, Labour Court
• Melanie Crowley, Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran
• Louise Harrison, Partner, William Fry
• Anne O’Connell, Solicitor

Find out more about the course.