Forthcoming Webinars
Here is the schedule of forthcoming webinars for this practice area.
On Demand Webinars
Here is a list of previously broadcast webinars that are now available on demand.
14th Jun 2012 12:30
Repeal of the default retirement age: the impact on the workplace
Following consultation in 2010, the Government abolished the DRA with effect from 6 April 2011. If employers still want to enforce retirement, their decisions will have to be objectively justified. This means that employees can no longer be forced to retire on the grounds of age alone. Whilst many claim this as a victory for older workers in possession of considerable knowledge and skills, some fear that this may lead to an increase in costly litigation and further reduce the opportunities for the younger population to join the workforce.
This webinar will cover:
• Managing without a default retirement age
• Issues surrounding retention of a fixed retirement age
• Justifying retirement in the absence of a fixed retirement age
4th Sep 2012 12:30
Tribunal practice and procedure – top tips and developments
This webinar will cover:
• Pre-Claim Conciliation
• Effective ET1s and ET3s
• Written Applications - how to get the orders that you need
• Active case Management - Current thinking and the implications of the new rules
• Preparing for Hearings - Bundles, chronologies and written submissions
• Witness statements - what the Tribunal wants
• Tips on Tribunal Advocacy
• The Review Process
2nd Oct 2012 12:30
Agency Workers Regulations: the impact a year on
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 came into force on 1 October 2011 with the purpose of giving agency workers the same basic employment conditions after 12 weeks working for the company in the same position as those that would have applied if they were recruited directly by the hirer. But many claim that the Regulations have proved something of a damp squib as organisations are avoiding some of the predicted increase in costs of hiring temporary staff which were anticipated as a result of the introduction of the Agency Workers Regulations by hiring self-employed people or using very short contracts. Our panel of experts will be examining the impact of the Regulations and asking what effect they have had on recruitment and employment practices.
This webinar will cover:
• Effects of the Regulations on recruitment and employment practices
• Experiences of enforcement
• Key legal and practical difficulties with the Regulations
• Suggested strategies
5th Nov 2012 12:30
Equality Act 2010 update
The Equality Act 2010 provided a single, consolidated source of discrimination law, bringing together a number of previous discrimination laws and introducing new obligations for employers. The Act has now been in force for just over a year and the waves of change are beginning to be felt among employment law practitioners. Key recent cases such as Seldon v Clarkson Wright & Jakes and Woodcock v Cumbria PCT have cemented some of the key elements of the 2010 Equality Act and issues such as associative and perception discrimination are fast becoming hot topics.
Our eminent panel of speakers will look to examine the key effects of the Equality Act 2010 and will lead you through discussions surrounding key cases as well as looking to the future to debate the likely developments of this comprehensive piece of legislation.
This webinar will cover:
• 12 months on, what the Equality Act has changed, and the impact, including
- Associative/perception discrimination
- The justification test
- Positive action
•Other key developments over the last year, including from the following key cases
- Seldon v Clarkson Wright & Jakes
- Woodcock v Cumbria PCT
- Hewage v Grampian Health Board
• Looking over the horizon - key changes proposed for the next 12 months and beyond including
- A review of proposed repeals
- Voluntary Pay Reporting
5th Feb 2013 12:30
What are the latest developments in the law of discrimination?
Sickness has become an increasingly prevalent issue within employment law in recent years, especially following the inception of the Equality Act. These disputes can lead to significant financial burdens and strained relationships between employers and employees. Failure to fully appreciate this area of law can create unnecessary, expensive and emotionally distressing discrimination or unfair dismissal claims.
Our panel of expert speakers will discuss the practical issues surrounding long term sickness, whilst analysing the latest developments and case law.
This webinar will cover:
- The practical issues in preparing a schedule of loss
o Calculating quantum
o Acas uplift
- Long term sickness
- Trends and awards
- PHI
- Developments and case law update
5th Mar 2013 12:30
Employment status – which key issues should you be aware of?
In order to fully understand the rights of an employee, as well as the responsibilities incumbent upon an employer, it is crucial to determine employment status. Failure to recognise the complexities surrounding this area of law may create a situation whereby an employer is acting in breach of his responsibilities, or an employee does not to appreciate the extent of his rights.
Our panel of expert speakers will investigate the rules which apply in the categorisation of different workers, as well as exploring the approaches taken by HMRC and the tribunal.
This webinar will cover:
- Employee, worker or neither?
- HMRC and tribunal approaches
- Agency workers
- Part-time workers
- Fixed-term employees
- Casual/home workers
11th Apr 2013 12:30
Managing redundancy
The law governing redundancy is likely to change dramatically from April 2013. Not only will the consultation period which occurs prior to collective redundancies taking place be halved from 90 to 45 days, but fixed term contracts will be excluded from the process altogether. This decrease in the regulatory burden is likely to prove to be highly beneficial for employers.
This timely webinar will explore the latest developments in collective redundancies whilst analysing relevant case law.
This webinar will cover:
- Developments in redundancy and case law update.
- Information and consultation overview – recent cases.
- Proposed changes to collective consultation regime.
7th May 2013 12:30
Tribunal proceedings
Substantial changes to the tribunal rules are set to be introduced in the summer of 2013. These include provisions to introduce fees to claimants who bring tribunal proceedings. Although intended to encourage mediation and arbitration, as well as removing the burden from the taxpayer, concerns have been raised that this will both heavily distort power in favour of employers and prevent genuine cases being reported.
Our panel of expert speakers will discuss the likely practical impact that will be brought about by the introduction of protected conversations, whilst exploring the interface between the civil courts and the tribunal.
This webinar will cover:
- Proposed changes to rules of procedure
- Introduction of fees and impact on the bringing of claims
- Settlement agreements and protected conversations
- The interaction between the tribunal and the civil courts
17th Jun 2013 12:30
Restrictive covenants – new concerns and considerations
The correct drafting of restrictive covenants is crucial in order to ensure that both the employer and the employee fully understand their responsibilities to each other. It is arguable that with the introduction of social media, the validity of restrictive covenants has become more difficult to interpret. With the development of these new forms of media, it is important to remain abreast of how this may affect restrictive covenants.
This fully interactive webinar will assess how the law on restrictive covenants can operate against the backdrop of a social media revolution, whilst exploring the enforceability of post-termination restrictions.
This webinar will cover:
- Incorporation of restrictive covenants
- Duty of fidelity
- Garden leave
- Directors’ duties
- Enforceability of post-termination restrictions
- Social media and restrictive covenants
