Employment tribunals and resolving disputes: a masterclass

Overview

Join our expert speakers for a practical three-hour masterclass exploring the full employment tribunal journey.

Through real-life examples, practical guidance and expert insight, you'll discover how to:

reduce the likelihood of claims before they happen
navigate the tribunal process with confidence
build stronger workplace practices
avoid common pitfalls

Whether you're new to employee relations or an experienced HR professional, this session will provide practical tools you can apply immediately.

Business Need

Employment tribunal claims can have significant financial, operational and reputational consequences for organisations.

HR professionals and managers are increasingly expected to navigate complex employee relations issues while ensuring decisions are fair, legally compliant and well documented.

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to prevent claims, manage risk effectively and ensure their organisation is tribunal-ready should a dispute arise.

Suitable For

Those who would benefit from attending this event include:

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

Programme

Chaired by Yvonne Leslie, Senior Business Advisor, Acas

Speakers:

The law and good practice

the role of Acas
preventing and managing claims before they reach conciliation

How tribunal claims start and how to avoid them

common tribunal claims
how to get the best from conciliation
early conciliation as an opportunity to resolve claims

Inside the tribunal process

understanding the tribunal process
what judges look for in tribunal cases
common errors at employment tribunal
remedies and awards
current trends in claims

Presenting and defending a case

preparing a case
preparing witnesses to give evidence confidently and handle cross examination
strategic decision making
preventing future cases

Please note: this programme may be subject to change to ensure the content reflects current best practice guidance