B+M employment law MATTERS seminar and training programme 2010
25 January 10
THE GATHERING
In February, for the first time in its six year history this two-day event (the largest voluntary sector event in the UK!), takes place in Edinburgh, at the EICC. We are delighted to be a part of The Gathering 2010 and to be hosting a free 90-minute seminar on Friday 19th February.
The title for our seminar is “Demystifying the Law for Charities and the Voluntary Sector”. It will be a user-friendly guide to topics affecting the not-for-profit sector, including:
- Governance issues
- Trustee duties, including the new Protection of Vulnerable Groups legislation
- Licensing for events, e.g. fundraising
- Topical employment law issues
- Volunteer or employee?
- Stress at work, including bullying and harassment
- Investment outlook for charities (We will be joined by the Chief Investment Officer from Rensburg Sheppards.)
Each topic will be presented by one of our experts and will include a Q&A session.
The seminar takes place from 09:00 to 10:30 on Friday 19th February 2010.
To book a place please contact, Luisa Deas, luisa.deas@balfour-manson.co.uk, 0131 200 1402
BREAKFAST SEMINARS
These free 60-minute events start with registration and breakfast at 8.30am. The presentations begin at 9.00am finishing at 10.00am. All events are held at our Frederick Street offices.
24 March 2010 - MANAGING SICKNESS ABSENCE
This seminar will look at long term and short term absence management. Our specialist Employment Team will examine methods and ways to ensure a healthy work force and provide advice to employers on best avoiding potential claims. The increasing importance of disability discrimination law will also be examined.
Tuesday 5th October 2010 - THE EQUALITY BILL AND DISCRIMINATION ISSUES
In this seminar the Employment Team will be looking at the Equality Bill which upon receiving Royal Assent may prove to be one of the biggest shake ups in discrimination law since the 1970’s. The Bill has serious repercussions for both public sector and private employers and brings with it considerable changes to discrimination legislation. This seminar will help HR professionals and senior executives to be fully prepared for the changes in the law and will help ensure that equality and diversity policies and procedures are compliant with the new legislation.
HALF-DAY SEMINARS
These free half-day seminars start with registration and coffee at 9:30am. The presentation begins at 10.00am and finishes at 1.00pm when a buffet lunch will be served.
27th May 2010 - EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR FOR HR PROFESSIONALS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES
Hotel Du Vin, Edinburgh
This half-day seminar, to be held at the Hotel du Vin, Edinburgh, will take the form of a mock Tribunal. This is an excellent opportunity for HR professionals and senior executives to gain an understanding of how employment tribunals work in practice. Balfour + Manson’s employment specialists will explore a topical issue which may arise within an Employment Tribunal and will give guidance on tribunal proceedings and giving evidence. The seminar will recreate the Tribunal environment giving HR managers and senior executives an opportunity to receive hands-on experience in understanding the tribunals’ thought-processes. The seminar will conclude with delegates voting on a decision having seen and heard the evidence.
7th December 2010 - ROUND-UP OF EMPLOYMENT ISSUES 2010
Round-up of employment law for 2010 and looking forward to potential developments in the year ahead.
TRAINING COURSES
We offer training on topics we have identified as key areas for HR professionals. These training sessions can be held either at our offices, or, we can come to you.
The topic titles can be used as a template for a more bespoke in-house course for all levels of management including supervisors, directors or other senior officers within an organisation.
- Equality and diversity
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Becoming a family friendly employer
- Recruitment
- Mock employment tribunal
- Work performance and appraisals
