14.00	An introduction to the course and course objectives
14.15	Recruitment and employment contracts Statutory obligations and requirement to issue a contract Safer recruitment and safeguarding
14:35	Employment, diversity and inclusion Protected characteristics Wider diversity issues
15:00	BREAK
15:15	Managing grievance and disciplinary issues Overview of fair process Managing appeals
15: 45	Making changes to the workforce Changing contract terms -how to do it Working from home and hybrid working Redundancies - overview of fair process
16: 15	BREAK
16: 30	Case Update Protecting your organisation against discrimination claims Dealing with COVID-19 related issues
17:00	Conclusions
17: 15	End

Joanne Oliver
Partner

Jo advises on all areas of employment law in relation to both contentious and non-contentious matters. She supports business, charities and educational institutions in navigating
complex employment challenges including TUPE transfers, restructures, workplace disputes, trade union relations, employee exits and employment tribunal claims.

Jo has a genuine enthusiasm for employment law and problem solving. By taking a commercial and pragmatic approach to resolving difficult and often sensitive issues, Jo has a track record of achieving successful outcomes for her clients. She works closely with clients to understand their organisation and objectives before tailoring her advice to meet their specific needs.

Jo is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and regularly provides training on topical employment and HR issues. In her spare time she enjoys sailing and travel.

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Kathy Halliday
Partner

Kathy has over 20 years' experience as an employment lawyer acting for a wide range of commercial clients and clients within the public sector and third sectors including housing associations, schools and charities. She has particular expertise in managing complex projects, including TUPE advice, large scale redundancies and restructurings; and tribunal litigation, including multi applicant claims and complex discrimination
issues.

Kathy enjoys understanding her clients' strategic priorities and approach to HR issues so the advice she provides ensures that these are met. She is known for her ability to deal with complex projects and litigation and the advice she provides is always pragmatic and clear.

Independent legal directories rank Kathy as a leading individual in the West Midlands (Legal 500). Kathy is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and is the Chair of a local Governing Board at an Academy Trust and a Trustee of a local charity.

Outside of work Kathy's time is spent with her family and when there is time she enjoys swimming, gardening, reading and going to the theatre.

(prices exc VAT)

Governance & Leadership charity subscriber - £119

Standard charity rate - £159

Corporate Governance & Leadership subscriber- £300

Corporate delegate- £400

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