In-person Conference

Dismissal: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Employers in Wales

Solution-Focused, Court-Proven, Answers to 6 of the Thorniest Dismissal Questions Facing Employers: Directly from 7 Top-Rated Lawyers

5 hours CPD

Live Attendance

Attend the conference in-person at Park Plaza, Cardiff

  • Date Thursday, 5 Dec 2024, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Registration Open from 9:30AM
  • Rate

    £224

    + VAT per person

  • Information you won't find elsewhere

    Our experts talk under Chatham House Rule, so you get the best, most readily usable information they wouldn't share elsewhere

Programme

  1. 09:30

    Registration and coffee

  2. 10:00

    Chair's Introduction

    Dismissal: Shaping new developments into solution-focused answers for employers in Wales

    Chaired by Simon Lambert, Sagrave Law

    Simon has a stellar reputation for employment law and sits as an Employment Law Judge. He has 20 years experience including as Group Legal and HR Director for CentreGreat Group.

  3. 10:15

    Off-the-Record Allegations

    How should you handle 'off the record' allegations from employees who explicitly state they 'want to make HR aware' but 'don't feel comfortable' with action being taken because of a power imbalance?

    Answered by Julie Young, Eversheds Sutherland

    Julie advised a FTSE 100 client through a highly sensitive whistleblowing and discrimination grievance and subsequent Employment Tribunal claim with a value of circa £400,000.

  4. 10:55

    Mental Health

    How do you tackle an ongoing performance situation where mental health (1) appears to be a contributing factor and (2) turns into an actual factor because of the process you set in motion?

    Answered by Louise Price, Hugh James

    Louise acts for household name clients including as an Investigating Officer in a complex matter involving four grievances. “She gives top-level employment advice and is a clear strategic thinker.”

  5. 11:35

    Morning coffee

  6. 11:55

    SOSR

    How do you mitigate the risks of using SOSR as the reason for dismissal when a working relationship has broken down, even if the employee may not recognise this, supported by practical examples?

    Answered by Anna Denton-Jones, Refreshing Law

    Anna is acclaimed for her skill in complicated employment law cases. She works closely with her HR clients including managing employees’ challenging behaviour and contentious matters.

  7. 12:35

    Long-term sickness

    How do you de-risk capability dismissals in long-term sickness cases where (1) OH is sitting on the fence, but a return to work seems unrealistic, and (2) the employee insists on returning but repeatedly and quickly falls sick again?

    Answered by David Lewis, Capital Law

    David has extensive experience in contentious employment law, including discrimination and all forms of tribunal litigation. He is a regular commentator in national newspapers and on the radio.

  8. 13:15

    Lunch

  9. 14:00

    Neurodiversity

    What is ‘reasonable’ when it comes to (1) an employee's struggle with executive function and maintaining consistent productivity and (2) behaviours or mannerisms that may be upsetting to colleagues?

    Answered by Lowri Phillips, Geldards

    Lowri advised a national charity on the dismissal of its Chief Executive following gross misconduct allegations. “She is pragmatic, expertly balancing the law and the commercial requirements.”

  10. 14:40

    Sexual harassment

    In light of new legislation, when does banter become sexual harassment, how do you protect employees, and how do you investigate allegations that took place outside the workplace?

    Answered by Lucy Lewis, Lewis Silkin

    Lucy is “a go-to lawyer for all employment-related matters - technically excellent, solution-focused and pragmatic.” She recently defended a large number of complicated discrimination cases.

  11. 15:20

    Over-run

  12. 16:00

    Close of conference

Live Attendance

Attend the conference in-person at Park Plaza, Cardiff

  • Date Thursday, 5 Dec 2024, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Rate

    £224

    + VAT per person