Date: 29th April
Time: 10am – 3pm
Full Fee: €125 PP
Skillnet funded fee: €89 PP
Overview
Managing people brings real responsibility especially when it comes to making fair decisions and handling situations properly. Many managers find that employment law is where confidence can dip, particularly when dealing with issues for the first time.
This practical workshop focuses on the employment law essentials people managers need in everyday working life. It is designed to support managers who want greater confidence in handling people matters appropriately and consistently.
Rather than legal theory, the session focuses on real workplace situations, helping managers understand what’s expected of them, where risks can arise, and how to approach common issues with care and good judgement.
The aim is to help managers feel more workplace-ready, knowing when to act, when to pause, and when to seek support.
What the Workshop covers
- What the law expects from people managers in day-to-day situations
- Key considerations when recruiting and interviewing
- Managing probation periods in a fair and structured way
- Approaching performance concerns and difficult conversations
- Handling absence and attendance issues appropriately
- Understanding disciplinary and grievance processes at a practical level
- Awareness of key statutory leave types managers regularly encounter
- Knowing when to manage an issue directly and when to escalate for support.
What Participants will gain
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Have a clearer understanding of employment law requirements as a people manager
- Feel more confident handling common employee issues
- Be better able to spot risks and red flags early
- Apply employment law principles in a practical, everyday way
- Manage people matters more consistently and fairly
- Know when and how to seek guidance or support.
Facilitator- Denise Whelan
My career spans over 20 years in leadership and HR, with a well-established reputation as a commercially focused C-level HR Executive. I’ve built and led HR functions, supported scaling businesses, managed mergers and acquisitions, and guided organisations and their employees through complex change and transformation. I’ve gained international experience, with scaling businesses in the US and UK. Throughout my career, I’ve supported businesses to grow and transform by enabling exceptional leadership, aligning culture, and unlocking the full potential of their people. I believe real sustainable progress happens when leadership is intentional, culture is purposeful, and people strategies are built to deliver. Today, as an independent Organisational Development Consultant, I work with business leaders to strengthen their organisational capability, align their people strategies with business goals, and drive performance through practical, people-focused solutions.