Join us for our Annual Employment Law Training Day where we will delve into trends in employment law for 2025 as well as updates on employee/contractor classification and protected disclosures. You will also gain insights from our expert panel on the future of work focusing on diversity, compliance, and tech strategies.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, receive practical guidance, and network with peers.

Agenda

10:00 – 10:30 Registration and networking

10:30 - 11:30 Navigating the evolving landscape of Employment and Immigration Law:

We will examine recent legal developments and their implications for organisations to include pension auto-enrolment, increase in salary thresholds and mandatory retirement age updates. We will also discuss changes in the Irish immigration system, remote and flexible working, maternity protection, NDAs, collective redundancies and the Sick Leave Act.

11:30 - 11:45 Coffee break

11:45 - 12:15 Breakout session:

Session A: How to carry out a protected disclosure investigation

Our Employment and Competition teams will give you step by step guidance on carrying out an investigation of this type in a competition law context.

Session B: Managing independent contractors: Key lessons and compliance strategies

Our Employment and Tax teams will provide practical guidance on reviewing contractual arrangements and preparing for a possible revenue audit/workplace investigation in light of recent Irish case-law updates.

12:15 - 12:30 Break

12:30 - 13:15 Panel Discussion – Navigating Global HR Challenges in Diversity, Talent Acquisition and Digital Transformation

Our panel of experts will explore the range of complexities HR teams face as they tackle the challenges of multi-site, multi-jurisdiction HR management. Discover strategies for handling cultural diversity, remote work, employee wellbeing, and boosting efficiency with HR technology.

13:15 Closing words

13:30 - 14:15 Lunch and networking

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Lauren Kinney, Marketing and Business Development Executive.