The Labour government has already started taking steps to turn their election promises into reality – but what does their proposed Employment Act mean for businesses across the UK?
Join Reed and expert speakers Rebecca Kitson, Shakeel Dad, Gerri Elliott and Sarah Ashberry from law firm Addleshaw Goddard as they provide expert insight and practical guidance on Labour’s extensive plans for changes to employment law.
During this event at the Addleshaw Goddard office in Leeds, we’ll be looking into the act’s likely impact on:
Pay
Recruitment and dismissal processes
Business reorganisations
Outsourcing compliance and reporting
The expected rise in tribunal claims
The potential consequences of trade unions having greater involvement in industrial relations
The expert speakers will guide you through what to expect in the short, medium and long term and what your business can do now to prepare for these changes.
This event provides a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and share best practice. Breakfast and refreshments are provided.
The agenda
8.30am - 9am: registration, breakfast and networking
9am - 11am: speaker slots
11am - 11.30am: networking
Our speakers
Rebecca Kitson, Partner - Employment, Addleshaw Goddard
Rebecca is a Partner in the firm's employment & immigration group. She is a highly experienced and strategic employment lawyer who enjoys finding solutions for clients.
Rebecca also has wide experience in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law with a particular focus on TUPE, large scale projects and reorganisations and complex litigation.
She is regular speaker at thought leadership events and public seminars, as well as being a commentator on employment law issues in the media.
Shakeel Dad, Partner - Employment, Addleshaw Goddard
Shakeel is recognised in Legal 500 for his expertise in the food and drink sector, with over 15 years' experience acting for some of the biggest and most-high profile businesses in the sector.
Business clients rely on Shakeel as a sectoral barometer on legal and ethical people considerations and he regularly leads thought leadership dinners with senior HR personnel across the sector.
Gerri Elliott, Legal Director - Employment, Addleshaw Goddard
Gerri is a senior member of the Leeds employment team, named by Legal 500 as one of Yorkshire's "Next Generation" and "Rising Star" lawyers.
Gerri advises clients from various sectors on a broad range of employment matters. Having joined Addleshaw Goddard in 2013, Gerri leverages her experience and reputation to provide cost-effective regional advice on executive and boardroom issues. She also possesses valuable practical insight into employment tribunal processes.
Sarah Ashberry, Legal Director - Employment, Addleshaw Goddard
Sarah is an experienced litigator for employer clients. She has appeared regularly in front of the employment tribunal in unfair dismissal and discrimination cases.
This direct advocacy experience helps Sarah advise clients realistically on how their case is likely to fare, should it get to a full hearing. As a former trade unionist, Sarah also has direct experience of workplace disputes and can advise strategically and practically on these, as well as legally.
