As such, it's crucial businesses and their advisors are up to date with the latest legislation.
This month, our employment law team has been invited to speak at two free events: a CIPD session tomorrow as well as a Faculty of Solicitors of the Highlands event.
Topics covered
Settling disputes
Sometimes it makes sense to resolve employment disputes. However, securing a binding waiver of claims is not always straightforward. In particular, do we put too much faith in generic settlement (or compromise) agreements?
And what can employers do to reduce the risk of paying sums to an aggrieved employee only to still face a claim?
Discipline and double indemnity
A review of the latest court guidance for handling disciplinary procedures, including whether employers should ever revisit past conduct concerns after the original disciplinary process has concluded.
Also, when we talk of gross misconduct, what does that actually mean?
Fire and rehire
In response to lots of negative headlines, including the P&O debacle, the government has issued guidance around dismissal and offering re-engagement on less favourable terms.
Does the guidance have teeth? What are the possible penalties for errant employers? And are there occasions where employers may be at fault for not considering so called fire and re-hire?
Whistleblowing
Although whistleblowers have been protected for years, arguably it is only now becoming one of the main challenges for employers.
Just what is a “whistleblower”? How protected are they? And why could an ultimately unsuccessful claim still lead to an employer being forced to pay a claimant thousands of pounds?
Expect lively discussion at both events as well as the chance to ask lots of questions.
And, if you'd be keen to hear from our employment law experts for a CPD session, particularly if you're a professional body, please
Event details and registration
Faculty of Solicitors of the Highlands event — Wednesday, 29 March, 8.30am to 10am, at our offices in Kintail House, Beechwood Business Park, Inverness, IV2 3BW.
If you're a faculty member, please