The document summarizes topics discussed at an employment law and relations conference, including challenges to Joint Labour Committees, the Croke Park agreement, employment law cases on redundancy, dismissal, and equality, and recent European developments impacting Irish employment law and relations. Key issues discussed include the implementation of new EU directives on temporary agency work, parental leave, and protection for pregnant workers. Recent national cases involved technology use in dismissals and reasonable accommodation for language needs in health and safety training.

1. Employment Law and Employment Relations Review CIPD Western Region 17 th November 2010 Dr. Michelle O’Sullivan University of Limerick