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LaTouche - Return to Work & Employment Law
Return to Work & Employment Law series
On May 9th last, the Government issued the Return to Work Safely Protocol. The Protocol clearly and comprehensively sets out the steps and processes that businesses must take to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace. This underpins the government’s Roadmap for reopening the Irish economy, as Coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions are lifted in phases.
The situation that employers and employees are currently facing is unprecedented. Never before have they faced such enormous challenges in an environment and economy that is so unstable and uncertain. Both the private and state sector have been hit hard financially. Many businesses are and will continue to struggle to stay afloat. This crisis has unfolded at an astonishing pace hitting businesses that were focused on preparing for the impact of Brexit.
As restrictions are lifted under the Government’s Roadmap for Recovery, many employees will return to their workplace whilst many more non- essential workers will remain working from home. What must employers and employees do to meet their legal obligations in these unchartered and uncertain times?
Register to attend the "Return to Work & Employment Law" online series (5 webinars) for free, including:
"Meeting Health & Safety challenges in a Covid-19 World" - Monday 29 June, 10.45am - 12.00pm - Free Webinar with Dr. Peter J. Claffey, Programme Manager, Operational Compliance & Prevention Division, Health and Safety Authority.
"Responsibilities that arise around Working Remotely" with Aisling Parkinson & Barry Reynolds of DAC Beachcroft. Tuesday July 14th, 11.00am - 12.00pm.
"Supporting Employee’s Mental Health and Well being in a Covid-19 World" - July 28th 2020.
"Managing Data Protection and Confidentiality Risks in a Covid-19 World" - August 11th 2020.
"Employment Law Challenges in a Covid-19 World – A Practical Guide" - August 25th 2020.
All seminars will be recorded and the recording and supporting material will be shared with all who have booked after each event.
5 General CPD hours
Exclusive Health & Safety Seminar with the HSA on 29 June
Meeting Health & Safety challenges in a Covid-19 world
This free 1-hour e-Learning course offered participants a unique and rare opportunity to hear from Dr. Peter J. Claffey, Programme Manager, Operational Compliance & Prevention Division, Health and Safety Authority and Niall Sexton, DAC Beachcroft, defence lawyer, about the challenges that both employers and employees face as restrictions are lifted under the Government’s Roadmap for Recovery.
The speakers explored and addressed the real challenges of compliance in practice.
Ms. Susie Shine, Solicitor & Senior Developer, La Touche Training
Ms. Shine examined in brief the Return to Work Protocol and templates created by the H.S.A. to assist employers to comply with the Protocol requirements.
Dr. Peter J. Claffey, Programme Manager, Operational Compliance & Prevention Division, Health and Safety Authority (HSA)
Mr. Niall Sexton, Associate Solicitor, DAC Beachcroft Solicitors
An experienced defence lawyer, Mr. Sexton addressed typical questions including:
What are the potential risks and the legal implications for employers and employees who put others at risk which may lead to serious, even fatal consequences for individuals including staff and the public?
What are the reporting obligations where an employee/member of the public gets Covid-19 possibly through work related activities?
What records are required to prove compliance with the Protocol requirements?
What are the implications for individuals where personal prosecutions could occur for flagrant breach of the requirements?
Part 1: Working Remotely
Responsibilities that arise around Working Remotely:
Remote working has become the ‘norm’ during the Covid 19 pandemic. Although there are many benefits to remote working, it comes as no surprise that there are also many challenges for employers and employees.
This webinar will consider some key risks that arise when employees work from home and will focus on:
Burnout and isolation
Work/life balance exposures
Management challenges relating to remote workers - a legal perspective
The need for remote working policies
Is there a right to continue remote working
Data protection issues arising from a dispersed workforce
Barry Reynolds, Partner at DAC Beachcroft
Aisling Parkinson, Senior Associate​ at DAC Beachcroft
Taking place on July 14th at 11am.
Part 2: Mental Health and Well Being
Supporting Employee’s Mental Health and Wellbeing in a Covid-19 World
A pandemic like coronavirus (COVID-19), can be worrying and can affect your mental health. This webinar will give information, guidance and advice about things you can do to mind your mental health during these challenging times.
Speaker: Katie da Gama
Taking place on July 28th at 10.45am
Part 3: Data Protection and Confidentiality
Managing Data Protection and Confidentiality Risks in a Covid-19 World:
This webinar will look at some key COVID-19 data protection queries and share information guidance and advice to assist businesses in order to comply with data protection law in addressing the impacts of COVID-19.
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has recently published an explanatory guidance document:
Data Protection – Return to Work Safely Protocol
The purpose of this guidance document is to provide advice to employers on the implementation of the recommendations of the Protocol in a manner that complies with their obligations as data controllers under the GDPR and Data Protection Act, 2018.
Learn about this guidance document and other key COVID-19 data protection queries at our webinar: Managing Data Protection and Confidentiality Risks in a Covid 19 World on the 11th August. This is one in a series of webinars we are running in our Employment Law and Return to Work series.
Part 4: Employment Law Practical Guide
Employment Law Challenges in a Covid-19 World – A Practical Guide
This webinar will provide information, guidance and advice to employers on issues such as
Variation of Terms of Employment
Featuring Employment Law expert: Rosemary Mallon, BL
Taking place on August 25th 2020
Dr. Peter J. Claffey, HSA
Susie Shine, Solicitor and Senior Legal Programme Developer
Niall Sexton, Associate in DAC Beachcroft
Aisling Parkinson, DAC Beachcroft
Katie da Gama: Business, Executive and Leadership Coach
Rosemary Mallon, BL
"The courses are excellent and the expert speakers bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the table. I would definitely recommend La Touche Training." - David Hegarty, Enforcement Portfolio Manager, ODCE
Available dates [5]
Tue 14 Jul 2020 - 11:00AM
Return to Work Online Series: Part 1 to 4 Special Offer, incl. H&S Free webinar €0
Part 1: Working Remotely €0
Tue 28 Jul 2020 - 10:45AM
Part 2: Mental Health & Well Being €0
Tue 11 Aug 2020 - 10:45AM
Part 3: Data Protection & Confidentiality €0
Tue 25 Aug 2020 - 10:45AM
Part 4: Employment Law Practical Guide €0