All Acas events on Employment law update

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18 June 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Probation and the Employment Rights Act: a masterclass



Probation has been standard practice in many businesses for years. The Employment Rights Act will reduce the timeframe for unfair dismissal claims down to six months, making probation periods more critical.

Assessing a new hire's suitability, performance, and conduct is an important step in the employment process. Employers, teams and workplaces benefit from having people capable and well suited to roles.

Join Acas and experts where we will be focusing on probation and changes to the law. We will provide advice on effective probationary strategies, process, good practice and the importance of well-trained managers. 

We will also outline risks to employers relating to unfair dismissal claims.



Delivered digitally via zoom
16 July 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Employment Relations Forum: Effectively Managing Probation



The Employment Rights Act has shone a spotlight on how employers are managing early employment – including
probationary periods.

Join Acas North West for this half day networking event where Acas Senior Business Advisers will be discussing how to effectively manage probation.

To book a place on this free event please:

  • call our Customer Services team on 0300 123 1150, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or
  • use our enquiry form


Lancaster
23 July 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Employment Relations Forum: Effectively Managing Probation



The Employment Rights Act has shone a spotlight on how employers are managing early employment – including
probationary periods.

Join Acas North West for this half day networking event where Acas Senior Business Advisers will be discussing how to effectively manage probation.

To book a place on this free event please:

  • call our Customer Services team on 0300 123 1150, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or
  • use our enquiry form


Manchester
30 July 2026
08:55 - 11:00
Acas Staffordshire HR Network meeting



Join Acas’s Staffordshire HR Forum to connect, learn and gain expert insights to help shape better workplaces. This free networking event will be hosted via Zoom.

To book a place on this free event please:

  • call our Customer Services team on 0300 123 1150, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or
  • use our enquiry form


Digital via Zoom
10 September 2026
10:00 - 13:00
Employment law update: a masterclass



Join Acas and employment law experts, Morgan LaRoche Solicitors, for this employment law event, where we will provide you with a solid grounding on recent changes to employment and case law, as well as insights into upcoming changes to legislation that will enable your business to stay informed, legally compliant and well prepared.

Delivered digitally via zoom