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30 April 2024
09:30 - 12:30
Mock Employment Tribunal (Scotland)

An interactive event which demonstrates how Scottish employment tribunals operate and how decisions are reached

Attending an employment tribunal can be a daunting prospect and the consequences of getting it wrong can be costly. The estimated cost to employers of defending a claim at employment tribunal is now around £10,000. Losing a claim may cost significantly more.

Join Acas and employment law experts, Shoosmiths, as we lead you through an unfair dismissal related mock employment tribunal.

This interactive, informative and myth-busting event will give you the opportunity, within a safe environment, to see how an employment tribunal in Scotland operates and how decisions are reached.



Digital via Zoom
15 May 2024
09:30 - 12:30
Mock redundancy - digital event



This 3-hour digital event will use a fictional case study to take you through a mock redundancy process.

It will focus on the legal responsibilities and good practice for employers faced with managing redundancies at this challenging time.



Digital via Zoom
12 June 2024
09:30 - 12:30
Mock disciplinary hearing - digital event

An opportunity to experience an example disciplinary hearing and learn about common pitfalls

Conducting a disciplinary hearing can be a daunting prospect.
The Acas Code of Practice sets out principles for handling disciplinary and grievance situations in the workplace. Employment tribunals are legally required to take the Acas Code of Practice into account when considering relevant cases. So understanding the principles of a discipline hearing is key.

Join us at this interactive event, where you will observe an example disciplinary hearing. You will have the opportunity to share your views on the hearing’s progress and help decide the outcome. We will also help you understand the common mistakes to avoid when conducting a hearing, as well as sharing Acas good practice.


Digital via Zoom
25 June 2024
09:30 - 12:30
Mock Employment Tribunal - Digital

An opportunity to see how an employment tribunal operates and learn how decisions are reached

Attending an employment tribunal can be a daunting prospect and the consequences of getting it wrong can be costly. The estimated cost to employers of defending a claim at employment tribunal is now around £10,000. Losing a claim may cost significantly more.

Join Acas and employment law experts Guildhall Chambers as we lead you through an unfair dismissal mock employment tribunal.

This interactive, informative and myth-busting event will give you the opportunity, within a safe environment, to see how an employment tribunal operates and how decisions are reached.



Digital via Zoom
31 July 2024
09:30 - 12:30
Mock mediation - digital event



This interactive and informative digital event will give you the opportunity, within a safe environment, to experience how mediation works and the positive outcomes an effective mediation process can achieve.  



Digital via Zoom
11 December 2024
09:30 - 12:30
Mock disciplinary hearing - digital event



Conducting a disciplinary hearing can be a daunting prospect.
The Acas Code of Practice sets out principles for handling disciplinary and grievance situations in the workplace. Employment tribunals are legally required to take the Acas Code of Practice into account when considering relevant cases. So understanding the principles of a discipline hearing is key.

Join us at this interactive event, where you will observe an example disciplinary hearing. You will have the opportunity to share your views on the hearing’s progress and help decide the outcome. We will also help you understand the common mistakes to avoid when conducting a hearing, as well as sharing Acas good practice.


Digital via Zoom