Our recent employment seminar was full of case studies and valuable information.
Sue Hatton, MD, and Joanna Robson from Pickerings Solicitors Employment Law team provided insights on various employment issues including;
Employer Responsibilities: Discussion was based on the importance of setting a positive workplace culture and adhering to legal responsibilities to protect employees from discrimination and harassment.
Protecting Your Business: Emphasising the importance of maintaining workplace standards by clearly defining acceptable behaviour through culture, policies, and procedures.
Investigations: How a fair and thorough process for investigating allegations is vital, even if you're convinced of the outcome.
Relationships at work: How being mindful of workplace relationships is crucial for businesses to ensure a positive work environment, legal compliance, and protection of their reputation.
Discrimination: A review of recent case studies illustrating the consequences of failing to make reasonable adjustments for staff, and how some disabilities may not always be visible.
Hybrid Working: The rise in hybrid working tribunals and the challenges and varying approaches post-pandemic.
Attendee feedback from the event including;
"I would say it was one of the best seminars I have attended"
"I found it very informative"
"Thankyou, as always very informative and interesting"
Thank you to everyone who attended and our venue Drayton Manor Resort.
It was a great opportunity to catch up over breakfast with everyone and we look forward to seeing as many people as possible at the next employment seminar in the new year.