Navigating legal changes in employment law for SME businesses post-election

Are your teams up-to-date with the latest HR challenges and legislation? If you need an informal refresher, we’re here to help. The University of York is teaming up with Bridge Employment Law to deliver an exclusive HR hub session on Monday 21st October 2024.

Join us for an exclusive event designed specifically for small business owners and managers as specialist Legal 500 lawyers from BRIDGE discuss what our new government may change in employment law and how and when this may take effect.

This event will provide you with the insights and strategies needed to navigate these new regulations to ensure your business remains compliant and competitive.

Topics may include:

• Banning of zero-hours terms and right to an average-hours contract
• A new day one right not to be unfairly dismissed
• New singular status of worker
• Changes to thresholds for collective redundancy consultation.
• Extension of time limits for bringing tribunal claims
• Right to reasonable notice of work schedules and wages and Flexible working changes
• More rights for the self-employed
• National Living Wage changes
• A ban on unpaid internships
• Changes to the Tips regime
• Equal Pay changes and ethnicity pay gap reporting
• Bolstering the sexual harassment regime and whistleblowing too
• New collective grievances
• Banning dismissal of employees 6 months after return from maternity leave
• Paid carer’s leave and parental rights review
• Bereavement leave for all
• Menopause action plans
• Statutory sick pay reform

We’ll also have a presentation by Enterprise Works so you can understand how the University of York can provide the necessary support, expertise and facilities for your business to thrive.

Is the HR Hub right for me?

This event is ideal for small business owners, HR managers, legal advisors, and anyone responsible for employment law compliance and workforce management. Whether you are looking to stay ahead of legal changes or seeking practical advice on adapting to new regulations, this event will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need.

You’ll be able to ask questions in advance and on the day and also have the opportunity to make new connections over coffee.

The HR hub is absolutely free, but spaces are limited so it’s best to book soon!

• Timings 09:00 - 09:30 networking and coffee
• 09:30 - 10:15 welcome and presentation from Bridge HR
• 10:15 - 10:30 Q & A
• 10:30 - 10:50 how the University of York can support your business
• 10:50-11:10 panel discussion and closing comments
• 11:10 End and networking

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions in the meantime. We look forward to meeting you! [email protected]

Disclaimer: the content provided on the day of this event does not constitute financial, legal, or any other form of professional advice - recipients should consult with the relevant professionals for specific advice related to their own particular situation.

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