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    Free webinars to keep you ahead of UK employment law, workplace risk, cyber and data protection

    Stay ahead of the reforms and risks shaping UK workplaces

    Major workplace reforms and risks are already underway. Join our free webinars for clear, practical guidance across employment law, HR, health and safety, cyber resilience and data protection — so you can protect your people, strengthen compliance and act with confidence.

     

    Neurodiversity at Work: Managing reasonable adjustments, performance and employment risk in charities

    Neurodiversity at Work: Managing reasonable adjustments, performance and employment risk in charities

    Free webinar | 6 October, 10.00 am

    When an employee is neurodivergent, or may have an underlying condition affecting their work, managers can be unsure what they can say, what support they should provide and when formal action is appropriate.

    Managing Menopause in the Workplace

    Managing Menopause in the Workplace

    Free webinar | 8 October, 2.00 pm

    Menopause can significantly affect an employee’s wellbeing and experience at work, yet many feel uncomfortable discussing their symptoms. With up to a third of women experiencing severe symptoms, employers have an important role to play in providing appropriate support.

    Planning redundancies? What the new law means for your business

    Planning redundancies? What the new law means for your business

    Free webinar | 15 October, 10.00 am

    The Employment Rights Act 2025 is reshaping redundancy law, with higher financial penalties and further reforms still to come. This webinar explains what the latest changes mean for employers, the risks of non-compliance and the practical steps you should take now to prepare your organisation and protect your business.

    Probation Periods for Employers: Live Q&A | 70 Days to Go

    Probation Periods for Employers: Live Q&A | 70 Days to Go

    Free webinar | 22 October, 2.00 pm

    With just 70 days to go, join WorkNest’s Employment Law and HR experts for a live, interactive Q&A dedicated to probation periods and the upcoming changes to unfair dismissal rights. Submit your question when you register and our experts will aim to answer it live during the session.

    AI-Powered Claims & Grievances: What HR Needs to Know

    AI-Powered Claims & Grievances: What HR Needs to Know

    Free webinar | 29 October, 12.00 pm

    Employees are increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT to draft grievances, challenge redundancy decisions, and build arguments for employment claims. At the same time, HR teams are using AI to review information, summarise documents and support increasingly complex cases, often involving sensitive employee data. Both uses can create legal and data protection risks, but the consideration differ.

    Grievances are changing. Is your organisation ready?

    Grievances are changing. Is your organisation ready?

    Free webinar | 12 November, 10.00 am

    Employee grievances are becoming longer, more complex and increasingly AI-generated, creating new challenges for employers. Join our experts to learn how to manage tactical and AI-assisted grievances, carry out legally compliant investigations and reduce the risk of costly workplace disputes.

    2027 starts now. How to prepare your organisation for the year ahead

    2027 starts now. How to prepare your organisation for the year ahead

    Free webinar | 10 December, 10.00 am

    2026 has been a significant and challenging year for employers, with the implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA). As the year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to reflect on the changes already in force and prepare your organisation for what lies ahead in 2027.

     

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    Factsheets

    £1.45m Award after Father's Parental Leave | Employer Alert

    This case shows how decisions about performance, pay and redundancy can create significant risk when they are shaped by assumptions rather than evidence.

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    The Cost of Convenience: Why Account Separation Matters for Cyber Security
    Blog

    The Cost of Convenience: Why Account Separation Matters for Cyber Security

    Using one account for everything might be convenient, but it can also create unnecessary cyber security risk. In this blog, we explore why account separation and the Principle of Least Privilege matter, how they can help limit the impact of a breach, and where Cyber Essentials fits into building stronger security foundations.

    30 Sept, 2026
    Seven in ten employers report rise in AI-assisted grievances as manager confidence remains low
    News

    Seven in ten employers report rise in AI-assisted grievances as manager confidence remains low

    New WorkNest research reveals a sharp rise in suspected AI-assisted grievances, while manager confidence in handling complex cases remains low.

    30 Sept, 2026
    Contracts & Compliance | Minimising Employment Risk
    Webinar

    Contracts & Compliance | Minimising Employment Risk

    Employment contracts and employee handbooks play an important role in helping employers set clear expectations, meet their legal obligations and reduce employment risk. This webinar explores the key areas employers should consider when reviewing their employment documentation, from essential contractual terms and legal requirements to policies, practical protections and common mistakes to avoid.

    30 Sept, 2026
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