Employment Law Update: Unfair dismissal and harassment changes

Employers are currently facing uncertainty around significant proposed employment law reforms, particularly those affecting unfair dismissal rights and workplace harassment obligations. HR professionals and business leaders are concerned about increased employment tribunal risks, changes to contracts and workplace policies, and ensuring managers are equipped to handle complaints appropriately. This webinar will provide practical guidance on what the changes mean in practice, how to identify and mitigate legal risks, and the steps organisations should take to prepare ahead of the changes. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of their legal obligations and actionable recommendations.

Key topics include:

• Changes to unfair dismissal protections, time limits, compensation and qualifying service requirements.
• The evolving legal framework surrounding workplace harassment.
• Employer duties to prevent harassment and reduce legal risk.
• Practical steps HR teams and managers should take now.
• Q&A with our employment law partners, Gemma Lynch and Helen Badger

Who is this webinar for?

• HR and People professionals
• Business leaders and decision-makers
• SMEs and large employers
• In-house counsel
• Operations and compliance professionals