HR & Employment Law for Northern Ireland - inc Employment Law at 11

Legal Island’s Christine Quinn and Seamus McGranagahan of O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors explore what active bystanding really looks like, what the law says, and how the right training turns good intentions into confident action.

NEW LEGISLATION ALERT: In our March instalment of Employment Law at 11 Seamus McGranaghan of O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors and Christine Quinn of Legal Island, give us a guide to paid miscarriage leave in Northern Ireland, coming into effect in April 2026, and broader guidance on supporting employees through bereavement. They cover statutory entitlements, policy considerations, and best practices for compassionate workplace support, helping employers navigate these sensitive situations with confidence.

Think you’ve seen it all in recruitment?  Think again. In This 45-minute webinar hosted by Legal Island in partnership with MCS Group, get the inside scoop on what’s really shaping hiring and how to hit the ground running in 2026.
What to expect:
•    Understand how last year’s shifts in HR roles, sector trends and candidate expectations are shaping recruitment in 2026
•    Explore how candidates and employers are using AI from CV optimisation to predictive hiring and what it means for your strategy
•    Practical tips to reduce costs, streamline workflows and make automation work with your people, not against them
Stay ahead of salary trends, new role types and sector specific insights that will define the year ahead! Julie hosts a Q and A with recruitment experts Rebekah Mulligan, Senior Recruitment Consultant - HR – MCS UK & Ireland and Associate Recruitment Consultant Tara Duffy, so you leave with answers, ideas and a sharper 2026 hiring toolkit.

Cold and flu season is around the corner – are you ready? Catch up with our monthly Employment Law at 11 webinar to get practical guidance on managing sickness absence, including SSP, OSP, reporting obligations, and holiday entitlements. Stay compliant and support your team with confidence!

Vague, contradictory, or poorly drafted contracts can cost employers dearly, and Northern Ireland tribunals are making that crystal clear.

Employment Law at 11 regulars Christine Quinn of Legal Island and Seamus McGranaghan of O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors are joined this month by special guest Jason Elliott BL for a focused session unpacking recent decisions that show exactly how unclear wording can backfire.

We break down:

•             O’Neill & Durkan v Belfast HSC Trust – Contract void for uncertainty, holiday pay awarded.
•             Cassidy v Doma (NI) Ltd – Confusing notice clauses? Claimant wins one month’s notice pay.
•             Sweeney v Western Urgent Care Ltd – Pay basis unclear? Unlawful deduction claim upheld.
•             McKay v Adatar Ltd – Missing clarity on notice and holiday pay? Another win for the claimant.

You’ll leave with:

•             Real-world examples of what not to do in contract drafting
•             Steps to tighten up your employment terms and conditions
•             Insights on how tribunals approach ambiguity

Don’t wait until you’re in front of a tribunal, get your contracts right from the start.
Please note that the employment law matters discussed in this webinar apply primarily to Northern Ireland.