In-person Conference
Dismissal for HR: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Employers
Solution-Focused, Tribunal-Proven, Answers to 6 of the Thorniest Dismissal Questions Facing HR: Directly from 7 Top-Rated Lawyers and Employment Judges
Live Attendance
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Programme
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09:30
Registration and coffee
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10:00
Chair's Introduction
Dismissal for HR: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Employers
Chaired by Edward Kemp KC of Matrix Chambers
Edward is “a first choice counsel”. He “picks up and understands complex matters with speed” and is particularly sought after for challenging cases raising novel points of law.
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10:15
Protected Conversations
How do you de-risk protected conversations with problem employees who are no longer an appropriate fit for the company, even though they may not realise this?
Answered by David Whincup of Squire Patton Boggs
David is a "leading light" and a superb public speaker. “He always gives far more than is required when assisting HR clients.” "He seems to know every angle."
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10:55
Bullying
What are the key ways to progress a performance improvement process if the employee perceives bullying and so disengages, goes off sick, or raises a grievance?
Answered by Paul Jennings of Bates Wells
Paul is "an excellent legal strategist, commercially astute, a bastion of clarity and good advice." "He does an incredible job for his HR clients.”
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11:35
Morning coffee
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11:55
Word-Against-Word
How do you determine the outcome in a word-against-word situation involving inappropriate behaviour on an unofficial works night out, and could you have prevented it?
Answered by Natalie Edwards of Stephenson Harwood
Natalie is becoming a recognised force in employment law. “She is commercial, excellent to work with, knowledgeable and calm under pressure.”
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12:35
Neurodivergence
When and how can you encourage a diagnosis if you strongly suspect neurodivergence as a reason for an employee's poor performance or behaviour, and what if it will take months because of NHS waiting lists?
Answered by Gareth Brahams of BDBF
Gareth is renowned for taking on and beating some of the largest employers and LLPs in the world. He is "flawless as a lawyer - exceptional in every respect."
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13:15
Lunch
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14:00
Working from Home
Where are the traps when handling poor performance or absenteeism among employees working from home, particularly in relation to monitoring output, email activity, and log-in times?
Answered by Paul Fontes of Eversheds Sutherland
Paul is "one of the real stars of UK employment law." "He helps you work within the commercial realities, ensuring you meet your business needs and mitigate risks.”
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14:40
Maternity
How precarious is it to run a redundancy consultation for employees on maternity leave due to return soon? What if there are no alternative roles, or they refuse them?
Answered by Emma Burrows of Trowers & Hamlins
Emma is "lauded for her expertise in carrying out investigations for her clients." "She operates commercially and pragmatically and gives sound advice."
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15:20
Over-run
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16:00
Close of conference
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