Venue:
Delivered digitally via zoom (conferences only)
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Date:
21/01/2025
Time:
09:30 - 12:30
Price:
£125.00 per person
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* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if numbers exceed this or for more details about the training session.

Employment law update: a masterclass


Overview

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.

Business Need

Employment Law is one of the most complex and evolving parts of the legal system. Legislation can be regularly introduced, amended or repealed and when consultations and case law are added to the mix, it makes for a complicated picture.

Keeping abreast of legal requirements and case law not only helps your business steer away from potential litigation and financial penalties, but is also a key consideration for business planning.

 

Suitable For

Delegates from all sectors of work, including: 

  • Line managers, supervisors and team leaders
  • HR professionals
  • Business owners
  • Trade Union/employee representatives
  • Individuals who wish to further their professional development.

Programme

This conference will include the following speakers:

  • Debbie Lane, Senior Business Adviser, Acas.
  • Hannah Belton, Director of Employment Law
  • Sophie Ray Employment Solicitor Morgan LaRoche

Our expert speakers will present updates on:

  • Details of statutory payment rates (statutory sick pay, maternity/paternity pay etc) with effect from April 2025.
  • A brief refresher on legislation introduced in 2024, including
    • - rights to holiday pay
      - tips
      - flexible working
      - carers leave
      - paternity leave
      - redundancy protection for pregnant employees and those on family leave.
  • Focus on the new proactive duty to protect employees from sexual harassment, with particular reference to the EHRC’s technical guidance.
  • The statutory Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement – where we are now with ‘fire and rehire’.
  • A summary of what is proposed under the Employment Rights Bill, likely timelines and how to prepare.
  • Future changes, including horizon scanning.
  • Interesting case law developments.
     

Please note: this programme is subject to change to enable us to update you on the most recent legislative changes and case law round-up.