Seamus McGranaghan qualified as a Solicitor in O'Reilly Stewart Solicitors in 2003 and is an experienced Commercial Lawyer dealing with employment, commercial and education cases.
He has experience in the Industrial Tribunal representing both Claimants and Respondents and has provided seminars in relation to particular areas of employment law. Seamus is the only member of the Education and Law Association in Northern Ireland. He specialises in advising schools and colleges on policy matters, employment issues and student welfare. He is also responsible for the Education Law Quarterly Review.
In addition to having contributed at Legal Island’s Education Updates since 2010, Seamus in association with Legal Island provides a live “Employment Law @ 11” webinar on the first Friday of each month, dealing with all aspects of Employment law affecting Northern Irish employers.
Jason Elliott was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2013 and is the Associate Head of School of Law at Ulster University. As a practising barrister, he has developed a largely civil practice representing individuals, companies and public bodies in litigation. This covers a wide range of areas including personal injuries, wills and employment law. In terms of employment law, he has represented both applicants and respondents in the Industrial Tribunal. At Ulster University, Jason lectures extensively on the civil areas of practise such as Equity and Trusts and delivers employment law lectures for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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.
