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