Staying Compliant in 2026: The Essential Seminar on Employment, Pay & People

Major changes to the Employment Rights Bill and payroll landscape are coming in from April 2026 that directly impact you, your payroll, and your legal obligations. Many businesses aren’t prepared. Led by experts from our Human Resources, Employment Tax, and…

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  • 18th Feb 2026 Date
  • 9.30am - 11.30am Time
  • Titanic Hotel, The Titanic Quarter, 8 Queens Rd, Belfast BT3 9DT Where

Major changes to the Employment Rights Bill and payroll landscape are coming in from April 2026 that directly impact you, your payroll, and your legal obligations.

Many businesses aren’t prepared.

Led by experts from our Human Resources, Employment Tax, and Corporate Benefits teams, this session will cover the key developments employers in Northern Ireland need to know for 2026 and beyond. From proposed changes in the ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill, updates to Payrolling Benefits, to the latest Budget announcements on EV and pension salary sacrifice. Our team will also outline where GB and Northern Ireland employment law changes align and differ, highlighting the practical implications for employers with sites or employees across both jurisdictions.

Topics covered:
• ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill – Emmet Owens
• Employment Tax including Payrolling Benefits – Niamh McKenna
• EV and Salary Sacrifice – Richard Petrie
• Fraud Prevention and Sexual Harassment Changes – Sean McAuley

Why should you attend?
• Get ahead of major employment and payroll changes to come in 2026 and beyond to minimise disruption to your business and your people.
• Reduce the risk of non-compliance and protect your business as the legislative landscape changes.
• Learn clear, practical actions to implement right away in your business.
• Hear from our experts and get the answers to any questions live in our Q&A session.

Join us for practical, actionable guidance on what’s changing, what you need to do, and how to stay compliant, without disruption to your business as the employment law and payroll landscape is set to change.

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