# Event Details - **Event Name**: Employment law for HR success: a practical one-day course - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Apply Irish employment law with confidence through expert guidance, current case law and practical workplace scenarios.About this EventTurn employment law knowledge into confident workplace decisionsEmployment law challenges rarely arrive as straightforward legal questions. They arise through difficult conversations, performance concerns, complaints, investigations and organisational change, often requiring HR professionals to balance legal obligations, fair procedures and business needs.Building on the success of the CIPD Ireland Employment Law Conference in May, supported by Adare Trusted People Partners, this practical one-day course will help you navigate these challenges with greater clarity and confidence.Delivered by Katie Ridge, Barrister-at-Law, Head of Employer Relations at Adare Trusted People Partners , the course combines expert guidance with realistic workplace scenarios, recent case law and facilitated discussion. You’ll explore not only what the law requires, but how to apply it fairly and effectively in everyday HR practice.Course informationDate: Tuesday, 29 September 2026Time: 9.30am–4.00pmFormat: One-day, in-personLocation: National College of Ireland, DublinMember benefit: CIPD members receive a 15% discountWho is this course for?This course is designed for HR professionals who advise managers, support employee relations matters or make decisions that carry employment law implications.It is particularly relevant for:HR generalists and HR business partnersHR and employee relations managersPeople managers with responsibility for workplace mattersPeople professionals with approximately three to five years’ experiencePractitioners looking to refresh or strengthen their employment law knowledgeSome previous experience of handling employment law or employee relations matters will help you get the most from the day.What will you gain?By the end of the course, you’ll be better equipped to:Recognise the legal principles that underpin common employee relations situationsUnderstand recent developments in Irish employment law and their workplace implicationsDistinguish between capability, performance and misconductApply natural justice and fair procedures during investigations, disciplinary processes and grievancesRespond appropriately to equality, dignity and respect mattersManage redundancy and employee exits while reducing legal riskDraw practical lessons from recent WRC and Labour Court decisionsProvide managers with clear, balanced and legally informed adviceCourse contentModule 1: The Irish Employment Law LandscapeBegin with a focused overview of the foundations and current direction of Irish employment law.Topics include:Current trends and recent legal developmentsEmployment contracts as the basis of the employment relationshipExpress and implied contractual obligationsModule 2: Managing Performance and ConductExplore how to manage performance and conduct concerns within a fair and legally compliant framework.Topics include:Performance management within a legal frameworkCapability versus misconductWorkplace investigationsDisciplinary proceduresGrievance managementNatural justice and fair proceduresModule 3: Equality, Dignity and Respect at WorkStrengthen your ability to recognise and respond to sensitive workplace matters appropriately.Topics include:Equality legislation and protected groundsReasonable accommodationHarassment and sexual harassmentBullying and workplace investigationsInclusive workplace practicesManaging sensitive complaintsModule 4: Redundancy and Employee ExitsUnderstand the legal and practical considerations involved in redundancy and other employee exits.Topics include:Managing redundancy processesSettlement agreementsNotice obligationsExit processes that reduce legal riskModule 5: Employment Law in PracticeConclude the day with a focused look at selected contemporary employment law issues and recent WRC and Labour Court decisions.You’ll consider what these decisions mean for employers and how their lessons can be applied to HR policies, processes and workplace decision-making.What to expectThis is an interactive course designed to move beyond legal theory.You’ll work through case studies based on realistic Irish employment scenarios, take part in practical decision-making exercises and discuss different approaches with other HR professionals.You’ll also be encouraged to bring anonymised workplace challenges for discussion in a supportive learning environment. This will help you connect the content directly to the situations you encounter in your role.The small-group format will provide space to ask questions, share experiences and learn from both the facilitator and your peersYour facilitatorKatie RidgeHead of Employer Relations, Adare Trusted People PartnersKatie will provide expert guidance on the legal principles covered throughout the day and help participants translate them into practical, fair and confident workplace action.Refreshments and lunchLight refreshments will be provided during the course. Lunch is not included, but a range of cafés and restaurants is available within walking distance of the CIPD in Ireland office.Places are limited to maintain an engaging and interactive learning environment.Early booking is recommended.Please NoteCancellations MUST be notified in writing.A cancellation fee of 25% of the full fee will apply to cancellations received up to (NORMALLY 2 WEEKS BEFORE EVENT) No refund can be made for cancellations received after (NORMALLY 2 WEEKS BEFORE EVENT) . A substitution may be made at any time.CIPD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event or change its associated programme or substitute a speaker. In the event of cancellation, liability is limited to the amount of registration only.For your security and peace of mind, CIPD and its subsidiaries will not supply your details to any organisation for marketing purposes. By submitting this request you confirm that you agree to the use of your information as set out in CIPD’s privacy policy. 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Please note that by attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin-1/employment-law-for-hr-success-a-practical-one-day-course/100001995059477603 - **Event Categories**: workshops, photography, business, art, nonprofit, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: National College of Ireland - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 544, max: 640, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Dublin 1 - **state**: DN - **country**: Ireland - **location**: National College of Ireland - **lat**: 53.3493154 - **long**: -6.243369 - **full address**: National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Employment law for HR success: a practical one-day course - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a4ccde28cf18017c7e969b9fe47e284be5a342c914aa13c9e4fb251c00396269-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8b808-gmir.jpg?v=1786641514 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Employment law for HR success: a practical one-day course being held? - **A:** Employment law for HR success: a practical one-day course takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Employment law for HR success: a practical one-day course? - **A:** Employment law for HR success: a practical one-day course is organized by CIPD Ireland. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Employment law for HR success: a practical one-day course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin 1, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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