Employment Law Essentials: a four-part webinar series
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Mandatory Retirement – Getting Closer to Becoming a Thing of the Past?
e-Learning webinar presented by Morgane Conaty BL.
75
Online
1.5 General CPD hours
On-Demand Webinar
About this course
Age related discrimination claims have increased exponentially in recent times.
In particular, there has been an influx of cases in relation to mandatory retirement. Such cases can be complex and require careful scrutiny.
This webinar will guide you through the critical aspects which require consideration, so you are in the optimum position to advance your clients best interests.
Register today for instant access to this engaging on-demand webinar, supported with a comprehensive hands-on legal paper crafted by our esteemed presenter, Morgane Contany BL. Additionally, you'll receive a practical PowerPoint slide deck to further support and enhance your e-Learning experience.
Why choose this course
By the end of this webinar, attendees will:
Gain a thorough understanding of the current legal landscape regarding mandatory retirement.
Be equipped with practical knowledge of the Equality Acts and WRC Code.
Understand the significance of recent case law, particularly the Mallon decision.
Be informed about future legislative changes and how to prepare for them.
Course syllabus
Topics Covered:
Provisions of the Equality Acts:
- Understanding the legislative framework protecting employees from age discrimination.
- Key sections relevant to mandatory retirement.
- Practical applications and interpretations.
WRC Code on Longer Working:
- Overview of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Code.
- Guidelines for employers on managing older workers.
- Strategies for extending working lives and the implications for mandatory retirement.
Recent Case Law:
- The test to be applied in mandatory retirement age cases
- Detailed analysis of recent seminal cases.
- The significance of the Supreme Court decision in Mallon v. The Minister for Justice and its ramifications.
General Scheme of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024:
- Examination of the proposed legislation aimed at restricting mandatory retirement ages.
- Potential impacts on employers and employees.
- Forward-looking considerations for employment policies and practices.
Meet the speaker – Morgane Conaty BL
Barrister, The Bar of Ireland
Morgane Conaty is a barrister at the Bar of Ireland and member of the Law Library, practising in civil law and specialising in employment law.
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