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What to expect in Employment Law in 2026 (Sheffield Seminar)

What to expect in Employment Law in 2026 (Sheffield Seminar)

SEMINAR| EMPLOYMENT LAW
Wednesday 11 March, 09:30 AM – 11:45 AM

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Employment Law Seminar

About the event

Be ready for a year of change in the workplace.

With the Employment Rights Act coming into effect, the next year will bring significant legal updates. Are you prepared?

Join us at our exclusive in-person seminar, where our expert employment lawyers will unpack the latest legislative changes, explain their impact on UK employers, and outline the steps you need to take now. We’ll also review the key Employment Tribunal cases of 2025 and highlight what employers should watch for in 2026.

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Agenda

The Employment Rights Act including:

New rights for bereavement leave and pregnancy loss
Enhanced rights for new mothers and employees returning from leave
Trade Union changes, including workplace access and the right to join
“Day one” unfair dismissal rights for all employees
Updates to fire and rehire practices and restricted variations
Changes to zero-hours and guaranteed hours contracts
New test for refusing flexible working requests
Changes to statutory sick pay and extended paternity and parental leave

We will also cover:

What to look out for in 2026
Our top tips for preparing for forthcoming changes

Tea, coffee, and breakfast pastries provided, with all dietary requirements catered for.

If you have any questions relating to this event, please call us on 01332 226 226 or send us an email to enquiries@flintbishop.co.uk.

Disclaimer
This seminar is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. The content presented offers a broad overview of certain aspects of the subject matter and is not intended to be a comprehensive or definitive statement of the law. Nothing in this seminar constitutes legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Attendees should seek appropriate legal or professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances before making any decisions based on the information provided. We may contact you after the event concerning the content of the seminar or related matters. You can opt out at any time.

Employment Law Seminar

Itinerary

09:30 - 10:00:

Arrival, breakfast/refreshments and networking

10:00 - 11:00:

Seminar session 1

11:00 - 11:15:

Comfort Break

11:15 - 12:00:

Seminar session 2

12:00 - 12:30:

Q&A

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