UCEA online event - Latest developments in employment law for strategic HR leads

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: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
📩 Register before Thursday 17  April to enjoy the Early bird rate

Event Overview

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”
• Artificial intelligence – implications for the workplace and employment

The timed programme is now available on the UCEA website.

Who is this for? HR colleagues in member HEIs who have an expert working knowledge of employment law and practice.

💰 Early bird offer: Register early to secure your spot for just £275 until midnight on Thursday 17 April 2025. After that, the price will be £295.

💳 Payment options: You can easily pay online with a credit card or choose to be invoiced. Our streamlined booking system makes it simple, indicating the fee as £275/£295 (VAT free). The invoice option will show the ticket price as £0, but you will be invoiced for £275/£295.

Joining instructions

• Use this booking form to secure your place
• UCEA Events Team will send you no later than 3.00 pm on Friday 25 April the valid link to access the event.
• Please be aware that using the “Add to calendar” function from Ticket Tailor will not enable you to join.
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For any queries regarding attending, please email events@ucea.ac.uk

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