HR – The Legal Protection Racket!

Get the real scoop on HR and legal issues—including the Fair Works Agency, the new rules every employer needs to understand.
About this Event

HR – The Legal Protection Racket!

HR can feel like a minefield, full of rules, risks and responsibilities that many businesses only discover after something has gone wrong. This session cuts through the confusion and gives you the clarity, confidence and practical know‑how to protect your business the right way.

Join us for an engaging, straight‑talking session with award‑winning HR specialist Ruth Barker‑Magowan, Director of RBM HR Services Ltd and winner of the UK Enterprise Awards 2026 – Best HR Consultancy (Lincolnshire).

Whether you’re a sole trader, small business, or growing employer, this session will help you understand what HR you actually need, when you need it, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

A complimentary buffet lunch is included, along with the chance to network with other local businesses.

What You’ll Learn

Ruth will cover the HR essentials every business needs to know, including:

🔸 Who Am I?
Ruth’s journey and why she champions small‑business HR with such passion.

🔸 Why Businesses Need HR
The risks, realities and opportunities that most employers overlook.

🔸 When Businesses Need HR
How to spot early warning signs and prevent issues before they escalate.

🔸 Cost or Benefit?
Why good HR saves money, time and stress — and strengthens your business.

🔸 Is ChatGPT Your Friend?
Where AI can support HR… and where it can put you at risk.

🔸 What Do You Actually Need?
A practical breakdown of the HR essentials every employer should have in place.

🔸 Fair Works Agency
What the new landscape means for employers and how to stay compliant.