Employment Law in the Public Sector
Thursday, 13 May 2027
09:00 - 13:00 ( 4 hours )
In Person
Join Legal Island and Byrne Wallace Shields LLP for key updates on employment law developments, tailored for public sector employers. Gain expert insights to minimise risks, avoid litigation, and ensure compliance.
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Event details
About the event
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1 Half Day Duration
13th May -
In Person Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, 88 Harcourt St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin
€415.00 Early bird ends 8th April 2027 at 5:00pm. Standard rate: €465.00 Charity and Small Business rate also available
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Overview

Employment law developments, tailored for public sector employers.

Employment Law in Ireland’s Public Sector is an annual event delivered by Legal Island and the award-winning Employment Team at Byrne Wallace Shields LLP.

On 13 May 2027, the event will focus on the key employment law developments from the past 12–18 months that are most relevant to public sector employers.

Why this event matters

Public sector organisations operate in a highly regulated environment, with increased scrutiny from the Courts and the WRC when employment and industrial relations issues arise.

At the same time, the landscape continues to evolve. Ongoing legal developments mean HR professionals must ensure their policies, procedures and practices remain up to date — not only to maintain compliance, but to reduce the risk of costly claims, awards and reputational damage.

Getting this right protects your organisation and helps avoid unnecessary time, cost and disruption.

Designed specifically for the public sector

This event is tailored for HR professionals working across the public sector.

Led by experts from the Byrne Wallace Shields LLP Employment Law Team, you will gain practical guidance on:

  • The key legal risks currently facing public sector employers
  • Best practice approaches to managing those risks
  • How to minimise the risk of litigation and handle issues with confidence

The focus is on real-world application, helping you deal with challenges more efficiently and with less stress.

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP is widely recognised as a top-tier Irish law firm and a trusted advisor to the public sector. The firm works with a broad range of organisations, including government departments, local authorities, regulatory and semi-state bodies, as well as universities, healthcare and education providers, and organisations across sectors such as energy, transport and agriculture.

With over 50 years of experience advising the public sector, their team brings a deep understanding of the challenges you face, along with clear and practical advice to help you manage them effectively.

After attending, you will:

  • Gain an understanding of the most recent and significant employment-related developments relevant to the public sector.
  • Understand different strategies and potential risks involved in managing employees within public sector workplaces.
  • Consider recent updates on key employment case law.
  • Be informed of updates on equality law in Ireland and their implications for your organisation.

The aim is for the conference to be as topical as possible, and the programme below may change depending on developments in the area of employment law.

Who should attend this event?

This event is aimed at HR professionals and other persons with an interest in HR and employment law in the public sector and semi-state bodies.

Testimonials

Feedback that speaks volumes...

Here's what our previous attendees had to say about Employment Law in the Public Sector event.

"The presentations and Q&As were very informative. Also, it was a great opportunity to network with others."
Isobel Walsh HR Team Lead, Environmental Protection Agency
"Very informative event – updated me on sick leave and remote working legislation, etc."
Olivia Smith Administrative Officer, Cavan County Concil
"The recent changes to the public sector sick pay regime were really useful and informative."
Mary O'Shea HR Lead for Foreign Posted Officers, DFA
"Very informative and excellent range of topics."
Declan Mangan National Investigations Manager, HSE
"Very informative discussions underpinned by real-life examples/case law."
Odhrán Lawlor Assistant Principal, NSSO
"Really good [event], I learned a lot of practical information throughout the sessions. The legal cases were really useful."
Walter Johnston Head of Audit, Department of Justice
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