Autumn Employment Law Update Webinar

A webinar in partnership with Essex Chamber of Commerce, delivered by Holmes & Hills specialist employment solicitor Charlotte Holman.

Join our expert-led webinar to ensure your business stays compliant and ahead of the curve. Charlotte Holman will provide insights into recent key developments in employment law and offer guidance on how to prepare your business for upcoming changes under the newly elected Labour government.

Topics being discussed in 2024

1.    Comprehensive overview of 2024 Employment Law changes:

• Extension of redundancy protection
• Flexible working changes
• Flexibility for paternity leave
• Right to carer’s leave
• Changes to TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings - Protection of Employment)
• Holiday pay updates
• Introduction of the fire and rehire ACAS code (effective 18 July 2024)

Future changes to note:

• New law and code of practice on tips – Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (effective 1 October 2024)
• Right to request a more predictable working pattern – Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 (effective September 2024)
• Duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment – Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) (effective October 2024)

2.  Anticipated changes under the new Labour government:

• Following the King's Speech on 17 July 2024, the Labour government is set to introduce a comprehensive Employment Rights Bill (ERB) aimed at banning exploitative practices and enhancing employment rights.
• Charlotte will discuss the proposed changes and how businesses that employ staff can begin to prepare their organisations for the expected reforms.

Who is the webinar for?

The webinar is open to Essex Chambers of Commerce members and non-members. It will be particularly beneficial for HR Managers, or Managers directly involved in handling most employment matters, Finance Directors who would typically be involved with employment matters relating to financial implications or business owners.

About the speaker

This webinar will be delivered by Charlotte Holman, Employment Law Associate at Holmes & Hills Solicitors.

Charlotte holds a wealth of experience dealing with various matters throughout Employment Law, including drafting contracts, Disciplinary and grievance procedures, Redundancy procedures, Defending Employment Tribunal claims in their entirety. Charlotte takes a pragmatic, empathetic, and proactive approach to clients ensuring her advice is clear and that her clients fully understand the options, merits, and risks involved.

Holmes & Hills’ specialist employment lawyers act for employers and employees across the country from a wide range of sectors including construction, finance, retail, and hospitality.

Date:  Wednesday 2nd October 10.00am - 11.00am 
Virtual:  Zoom Platform
Cost to Attend:  The webinar is free for Essex Chamber of Commerce members, and £25 +VAT for non-members.