Latest developments in employment law for strategic HR leads is UCEA’s annual online event which provides essential updates on recent and upcoming legal developments, exploring their impact on HEIs amid an increasingly complex workforce landscape.
- When and where: Tuesday 29 April 2025, online on Microsoft Teams
- Times: 10 am to 1.00 pm
- Register here: Book your place
- For fuller details see the timed programme.
Programme.
Event overview
What to expect?Nicola Bennison, Partner, Head of Education Sector Group and David O’Hara, Principal Associate at Eversheds Sutherland will present a comprehensive update on key employment law developments, tailored for senior HR professionals in member HEIs.
This year’s event will cover:
- Employment Rights Bill – an update on the latest proposals, timeframes, further consultations, and preparing for new legislation
- Freedom of Speech – bearing in mind the announcement that the government will be introducing legislation
- Developments on sexual harassment – including the changes that came in October 2024, the updated EHRC guidance and the OfS condition of registration on harassment and sexual misconduct which will, in relation to most of the provisions, apply from 1 August 2025
- Neurodiversity and reasonable adjustments – what are the employer’s legal responsibilities in relation to neurodiverse employees, given that many neurodiverse conditions may be considered “hidden disabilities”
- Stay informed – Get the latest on legislation, case law, and industrial relations.
- Engage with experts – Participate in an interactive Q&A session.
- Discuss freely – The event follows the Chatham House Rule (no recording).
HR colleagues in member HEIs who have an expert working knowledge of employment law and practice.
Attendance fee
Early-bird price for UCEA members: £275 (VAT free) per place until midnight on Thursday 17 AprilFull price for UCEA members: £295 (VAT free) per place after midnight on Thursday 17 April
Non-UCEA members: please email events@ucea.ac.uk for pricing information
Follow this link to book places
For any queries regarding attending, please email events@ucea.ac.uk
