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Employment , HR and people management, Regulation | Recorded online classroom

Navigating the New Employment Law Landscape – For Firm Managers and HR Staff

60 minutesIntermediate

Join our expert speaker, Paul Singh, in this online classroom for comprehensive updates and essential guidance on the roles and responsibilities of an employer in supporting staff with flexible working patterns and reasonable adjustments. The session will look at current legal obligations and cover scenarios and data that will support firm managers and HR managers make the best arrangements for their staff to ensure a positive working environment and best outcomes for their clients.  

To learn from a leading employment law practitioner, ask questions relevant to your practice and engage in discussions with your peers, book your place now.  

The session was held on Thursday 2 March 2023. 

Who this is for

Practice managers, Small firms lawyers, Solicitors.

Learning outcomes

SRA competence: A2

After completing this course, you will be able to:   

  • define current legislative obligations and responsibilities around working patterns  
  • identify best practices to ensure your employees are working productively to deliver best outcomes for clients  
  • use the knowledge gained to create a positive working environment in your own firm  
What this will cover

In this course, we’ll be looking at the following areas: 

  • new legislative proposal around changes to when employees can request these adjustments  
  • best practices from the sector  
  • implications on productivity and outcome for clients  
  • SRA compliance  
  • impact on chargeable time 
How you will learn

Course format 

This training consists of the following elements. 

  • An SME presentation, delivered using Microsoft Teams. 
  • Session notes to accompany the presentation. 
  • Optional MCQ assessment to obtain certificate of completion. 

Assessment 

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a mark of 70%. 

Our modules conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our contact us form. 

Length 

The course will take approximately 1 hour to complete, excluding assessment.