Tuesday 19th November - University of Salford (10.15am - 3.30pm - Registration from 10am)
A map of the venue can be found here.
This ever-popular UHR development day focuses on the topic of employment law, covering recent and forthcoming developments and in particular how they relate to higher education.
Attendance is free of charge to HR staff from UHR member institutions.
Presenter: Philip Lott - Solicitor and Employment Law Specialist. Philip is a gifted and entertaining speaker who uses a variety of means including audience participation and interactive quizzes to challenge and teach delegates about the law as it affects their institutions.
This event will be useful both to experienced HR practitioners who wish to hone the finer points of their employment law knowledge or pursue tricky queries which have been vexing them, and also to less experienced colleagues or those new to the sector who need an overview of employment law as it affects HE.
These events are normally oversubscribed, so to be sure of a place, please book early. If you have any queries about the content of the event please contact naomi@uhr.ac.uk
Refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking your place.
Outline Programme
10.00 - 10.15 am: -- Registration and Coffee --
10.15 - 10.20 am: Welcome
10.20 - 11.30 am: Session 1 - Employment Law Quiz
After a brief nod to some quirky ‘Cases of the Year’ (including the oldest ever claimant for age discrimination), we will plunge into the traditional light-hearted quiz/workshop. This will highlight topical HR issues which may have slipped under our ‘radar’, including:
- and (an evergreen favourite)
11.30 - 11.45 am: -- Coffee Break --
11.45 - 1.15 pm: Session 2 - Current Developments
A concise, but comprehensive, guide to both current and forthcoming developments in Employment Law. We will review:
- and (perhaps ironically):
1.15 - 2.00 pm -- Lunch --
2.00 - 2.30 pm Session 3 - The ‘Bare Necessities’ Quiz
How solid is your grasp of basic employment law? Our quick-fire, self-assessed quiz offers 20 questions, with a possible 50 points. And, of course, points mean…..
2.30 - 3.15pm Session 4 - The Law of References
Our final session examines the knotty issues of references - such as:
3.15 pm -- Review and Close --
NB: Please note the number of free places per institution allocated (subject to availability – bookings are first come, first served) will be based on the UHR subscription structure (please see table below). Also, late cancellations or no shows may incur a charge of £30 per person to cover catering costs. If uncertain, please contact Gill who will be able to advise.
To be sure of a place, early booking is recommended.
Please note the following maximum number of free places per your HEIs subscription level:
Subscription level |
Number of free places |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
5 |
7 |
The full programme will be available shortly.
Tagged :
Type : Training
Please contact info@uhr.ac.uk for more information