04 June 2010

With constant developments in employment legislation and case law it's crucial for HR practitioners to keep up to date and understand the implications for both their organisation and the people they employ.

The Annual Employment Law Conference is the perfect opportunity to gain a comprehensive round-up of the latest developments in employment legislation and case law.

The 2010 conference will be held in Westminster, London on Tuesday July 6. Please see below for more information about the conference.

The employment Law Conference covers:

• A comprehensive overview of recent case and employment law developments
• Ways to avoid litigation with alternative dispute resolution
• Emerging legislation and what HR can expect from the coming year

Explore key issues including:

• The Agency Workers Directive
• The Equality Bill
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Fit notes statement of Fitness to Work
• Paternity rights
• Stress, bullying and harassment

Network and engage
There will be plenty of opportunities throughout the day to network and share ideas and solutions with peers and experts

Benefits of attending:

• Get a comprehensive update on the latest developments in employment legislation including the Agency Workers Directive, the Equality Bill, paternity rights and alternative dispute resolution
• Discover what implications recent changes will have on your organisation
• Get the practical tools needed to implement necessary changes
• Benefit from the advice and experience of leading barristers and solicitors
• Develop your employment law knowledge
• Get answers to your most challenging legal issues in the dedicated Q&A sessions
• Network with fellow professionals and speakers to share issues and solutions
• Receive a comprehensive handbook containing presentations, articles and useful references

Dedicated Q&A sessions
Join a range of speakers including Ian Smith and Dominic Regan to get answers to your specific workplace challenges, a great opportunity to find solutions to take back to the office

Speakers

• Jonathan Donovan, Deputy Director, Employee Relations and Advice
  HM Revenue and Customs
• Mike Emmott, Employee Relations Adviser
  CIPD
• David Frost, Director General
  British Chambers of Commerce
• Kevin Green, CEO
  Recruitment & Employment Confederation
• Kathleen Healy, Partner
  Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
• Gillian Howard
  Employment Lawyer
• Tom Keeney, Employee Relations Director
  BT
• Professor Dominic Regan
  Solicitor
• Janice Shersby, Director of Policy
  Government Equalities Office 
• Professor Ian Smith, Barrister Emeritus and Professor of Employment Law
  The Norwich Law School, University of East Anglia
• John Taylor, Chief Executive
  Acas

Venue 

Church House
Dean's Yard
Westminster
London
SW1P 3NZ

Cost: CIPD member £540.00 + £94.50 VAT = £634.50
Non-member £600.00 + £105.00 VAT = £705.00
Prices include lunch, tea and coffee and full documentation.

When: July 6 2010

To book your place please use the following link: http://www.cipd.co.uk/cande/elc/booking.htm