HR & Employment Law for Northern Ireland - inc Employment Law at 11
Features month podcast - Legal Island's first Employment Law at 11 webinar with Seamus McGranaghan of O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors was broadcast live in October 2017. Since then, we’ve answered hundreds of complex employment law questions from thousands of listeners.In this podcast we will discuss questions on your employment law queries specifically in the Northern Ireland context. Sponsored by MCS Group.
HR & Employment Law for Northern Ireland - inc Employment Law at 11
Employment Law at 11 Case Law Special: Why Clear Contracts Matter
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.