Employment Law Essentials | managing absence, changing terms and looking ahead
Practical strategies and insights to manage current workplace challenges and prepare for upcoming employment law changes.
In this free 60-minute retail webinar, WorkNest’s Senior Employment Law Adviser, Caroline Johnstone, and Bira’s CEO, Andrew Goodacre, will cover essential strategies for effectively managing absence, how to change staff’s hours or days to suit your business needs, and what to expect from a new government in the short term.
18 July, 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
What's on the agenda?
2024 has brought significant changes to employment law. With new legislation already in effect, evolving best practices, and impending changes from the new government, staying informed is crucial for maintaining a compliant workplace.
During this 60-minute live update webinar for retailers, WorkNest’s Senior Employment Law Adviser, Caroline Johnstone, and Bira’s CEO, Andrew Goodacre, will cover essential strategies for effectively managing absence and changing hours or days to suit your business needs. Plus, following the result of the general election, our hosts will also provide insight into what employers can expect from our new government in the short term. Join the session to learn:
- Essential strategies for managing absence: Learn how to implement clear policies, follow correct procedures, know when to escalate issues, and support employees with health-related challenges in the workplace.
- Procedures for changing hours or days of work: Understand the rules around altering terms and conditions of employment and learn about common pitfalls to avoid.
- What lies ahead? Get an brief update on the proposed changes from our new government, and look ahead to upcoming legislative changes, including the sexual harassment protection law, living wage increases, and a day one right for unfair dismissal.
Have a question?
If you have a specific query you would like our hosts to answer, submit it when signing up – we’ll address as many as we can at the end of the session.
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Half-day HR course | Employment Law Essentials for Managers
This two-part course provides an essential overview of the key areas of employment law and how they impact everyday work situations. Delegates will acquire the knowledge and skills to prevent or approach common workplace issues confidently and compliantly, helping you to mitigate the risk of disputes and increasing your prospects of defending any Employment Tribunal claims.
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Owing to our unrivalled support and expertise, we’re consistently high achievers when it comes to protecting organisations and achieving results.
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Across our non-SRA and SRA entities, we have over three times as many qualified employment lawyers than any of our larger competitors, guaranteeing the best possible advice.
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Reduced claims risk
Our Employment Law clients are nearly four times less likely to face a Tribunal claim compared to the national average, and almost twice as likely to successfully defend one.
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All of our Health & Safety specialists are IOSH qualified (or equivalent), mainly Chartered or Graduate, ensuring they possess the skills and expertise to support you effectively.
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Years of experience
Together, our experts have over 1,500 years’ collective experience of supporting organisations with their compliance, so you can be sure you’re in safe hands.
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Our clients range from small businesses with fewer than 50 staff at a single location, through to large household names employing thousands of people at multiple sites across the UK. Whatever your size or sector, we have solutions to suit your needs.
