Avensure complementary employment law and heath and safety seminar

Final spaces available. Delivered by local HR and legal experts, we will discuss key employment law decisions from the last 12 months, as well as updating you on the new and upcoming legislative changes.

Employment tribunals are every employer’s worst nightmare and with fees now abolished, it is easier than ever for unhappy employees to bring a claim. Below are just a few of the up-to-date topics that will help to safeguard your business.

1. The new 2025 changes – The Employment Rights Bill, described as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation”, contains a total of 28 employment law reforms. Most of these changes will be introduced through secondary legislation, with several undergoing a consultation process first.
2. Hot topics
   • Employee Rights Bill
   • Day one rights, including unfair dismissal and SSP (under review already!)
   • Probationary periods
   • The four-day working week
   • Trade Unions
   • Zero-hour contracts
3. Policies/Employee Contracts and Handbooks – How to get them to safeguard your business.
4. Grievance/Disciplinary Procedures/Short Term Dismissal – The future is changing with grievance procedures.
5. Recent official figures show record numbers of absenteeism in the UK – How to manage and reduce absenteeism.
6. Employees Mental Health – Employers legal responsibilities. The number one reason for long term absenteeism.
7. Conduct v Capability – Understand the differences and handle correctly.
8. Recruitment & Retaining Staff – Professional tips on recruiting and retaining the best staff.
9. Tribunal information, preparation, procedure, court étiquette

• Registration + welcome drinks 09:30
• Event starts 10:00
• Break with drinks 11:15
• Finish + questions 12:30

Should you wish to attend, please use the link below to register.