Andrew McCann has worked in the area of employment rights for over 20 years.
He is a qualified mediator with the Mediation Institute of Ireland and is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).
He has completed an Advanced Certificate in Employment Law at the Kings Inns Andrew has a BA in Law specialising in Employment Law and has completed a BA (Hons) in HRM Strategy, Management and Practice. Andrew was recognised in the Dean’s Honours lists in both years of his study with the National College of Ireland (NCI) and obtained a 1:1 in his results.
Andrew was granted a full scholarship for a Masters in HR with the NCI which he is due to commence shortly He has also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Governance with the Irish Public Administration (IPA).
He has written a book titled “Know Your Rights – Employment and Family Rights” published by Orpen Press and has also written 10 annuals titled “Know Your Rights” covering questions on all topics of social and civic rights and entitlements in a simple Q & A format and has contributed to other books and magazines.
He has represented both employees and employers with employment disputes. He has assisted employers with mediation and independent internal appeals procedures as well as full investigations.
He has appeared on TV (Ireland AM (Virgin) and The Afternoon Show (RTE) & radio (Newstalk / RTE 2 / Q102 / Highland Radio and local and regional radio stations) answering viewers and caller’s questions.