Friday Round Up 07/08/2026
Published on: 07/08/2026
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Christine, Julie, and Laura - known as the Knowledge Team - bring extensive expertise in employment law, HR, and learning & development. With diverse backgrounds spanning top-tier law firms, in-house roles, and voluntary organisations across the UK and Ireland, they provide informed and strategic support on employment matters.

Our team includes qualified (now non-practising) employment solicitors with experience in both legal and corporate sectors, alongside an experienced HR professional and CIPD Associate Member, ensuring a well-rounded approach to workplace challenges.

Flute bands. Irish trad. Dhol drums. One stage. In the words of Maurice Brown, "what a time to be alive!" Welcome to the Friday Round-up! 🥁

The Fast 5: 

  1. NI's top employment cases of 2026 reviewed ⚖️
  2. Happy 50th birthday to the LRA! 🎂
  3. NI woman wins over £20k in indirect sex discrimination case 💰
  4. Belfast employer sets the bar as first in NI to guarantee real living wage, secure hours and decent pension 👏
  5. The AI Act is now being enforced, here's what you need to know 🤖


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Disclaimer The information in this article is provided as part of Legal Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article. This article is correct at 07/08/2026
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