Irish HR and Employment Law Developments
The Irish HR and Employment Law Developments interviews Ireland's leading employment lawyers and HR experts to provide practical advice to HR professionals and employers throughout Ireland. Developed from Legal Island's live webinar series with thousands of listeners. Sponsored by MCS Group
Irish HR and Employment Law Developments
Thinking Differently: Legal and Practical Approaches to Neuroinclusion
As HR professionals, ensuring an inclusive and supportive workplace is a fundamental responsibility. A recent Irish survey conducted by Red C on behalf of Bank of Ireland revealed that almost 1 in 10 adults in Ireland identify as neurodivergent, yet only half of neurodivergent employees have disclosed their condition to their employer. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in how the human brain works and processes information, leading to diverse behavioural traits and interactions in the workplace. Despite this, many organisations overlook the importance of raising awareness about neurodiversity and fostering neuroinclusion.
In this webinar, Declan MacQuillan, Senior Associate from Arthur Cox joins Victoria Smith from Legal Island to discuss the significance of neurodiversity in the workplace. Declan outlines the practicalities and provides his legal insights to help you:
- Understand your legal responsibilities under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 and how to avoid discrimination claims.
- Review case law examples of how some organisations mishandled their neurodivergent staff, and what we can learn from these mistakes.
- Outline best practices in supporting and empowering your neurodivergent employees.
Victoria also discusses with Emma what HR can and should be doing to promote neuroinclusion.