Elliott Payne

Elliott Payne is a Lecturer in the Department of Law and Criminal Justice at South East Technological University. He holds a PhD from University College Cork focusing on employment law in the digital age, alongside a Master's in Irish Employment Equality Law and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Reading. His professional background includes a solicitor role at the Supreme Court of England and Wales (2000–2003) and experience with Discovery Channel Europe drafting programming agreements.

• Education:
• PhD: 'Employment Law for the Digital Age' (UCC, 2013–2018)
• Masters: 'Irish Employment Equality Law' (2004–2006)
• Bachelor of Laws (University of Reading, 1992–1995)

His research explores intersections of technology, employment law, and equality, including social media's impact on employment contracts and legislative compliance in workplace equality. His publications span topics from digital labor dynamics to sports law and corporate compliance.

Notable contributions include analyses of the Equality Act 2004's workplace impact and investigations into legal frameworks for sports franchises. He has no explicitly listed scientific awards but maintains active engagement in legal education through teaching tort law, company law, and specialized employment law modules.