• Joanne Oliver

  Partner , VWV

  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.

• Lorna Scully

  Senior Associate , VWV

  Lorna specialises in providing employment law advice to clients in the public, private and third sector, in particular to schools and charities.

  Lorna has over 10 years experience acting on both contentious and non contentious matters, regularly preparing, reviewing and advising on contracts of employment, policies, procedures, settlement agreements, and providing advice and assistance in dealing with disciplinary and grievance issues.

  Lorna has provided employment support on numerous academy conversions. She also has a particular interest in TUPE and business reorganisations and has significant expertise in conducting complex employment tribunal and employment appeal tribunal disputes, including representing at the Tribunal, where she is an experienced advocate.

10.00	An introduction to the course and course objectives
10.15	Recruitment and employment contracts Statutory obligations and requirement to issue a contract Safer recruitment and safeguarding
10.35	Employment, diversity and inclusion Protected characteristics Wider diversity issues
11.00	BREAK
11.15	Managing grievance and disciplinary issues Overview of fair process Managing appeals
11.45	Making changes to the workforce Changing contract terms -how to do it Working from home and hybrid working Redundancies - overview of fair process
12.15	BREAK
12.30	Case Update The latest updates
13.00	Conclusions
13.15	End

(prices exc VAT)

Governance & Leadership charity subscriber - £119

Standard charity rate - £159

Corporate Governance & Leadership subscriber- £300

Corporate delegate- £400

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