Webinars

View our informative webinars below.

Complying with the new duty to prevent sexual harassment at work

In this 1-hour webinar, BDBF Partner Nick Wilcox and Associate Julia Gargan explore the steps employers need to take in order to be ready for the new legal duty to prevent sexual harassment at work, coming into force on 26 October 2024. This webinar was originally delivered on 8 October 2024 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

“Thank you so much, this was really useful. It’s so rare to actually be given practical advice.”

“Really impressed. As well as summarising the law very clearly, you gave substantive practical advice which lots of people don’t do.”

“I thought it was superb. Super clear, brilliantly delivered and enormously helpful to the audience. Slides were fab too.”

“Overall, really impressed.”

“Excellent. Covered all topics including grey areas .”

Labour’s big plans for employment law

In this 1-hour webinar, BDBF Managing Partner Gareth Brahams and Principal Knowledge Lawyer Amanda Steadman consider what changes a Labour Government might make to employment law. This webinar was originally delivered on 17 June 2024 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

“Excellent. Clear and comprehensive analysis.”

“Probably one of the best webinars I have seen recently.”

“Excellent webinar, covered all the topics in enough detail.”

“Very insightful and helpful."

“Saved me spending time reading into this issue."

"Most informative and extremely well presented."

"Really engaging and very thought provoking."

Square peg in a round hole? Dismissing employees who have difficult working relationships

In this 50-minute webinar, BDBF Partner Polly Rodway and Senior Associate Theo Nicou discuss the issue of dismissing employees with difficult working relationships. This webinar was originally delivered on 23 April 2024 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

“I enjoyed it, I found it very informative. It was helpful to understand more about the considerations to make when looking at SOSR dismissal, questioning any underlying causes and to know more about the potential pitfalls.”

“The seminar was useful in the context of actual examples/case law which gives the case and statutory law a practical application.”

“Thanks for the webinar, it was very useful and covered everything.”

What do employers need to know about in 2024?

In this 1-hour webinar, BDBF’s Principal Knowledge Lawyer Amanda Steadman and Managing Associate Tom McLaughlin look ahead to all the key employment law developments on the horizon for 2024. This webinar was originally delivered on 6 February 2024 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

“I really liked the webinar and can’t think of any possible improvements.”

“It was excellent – thanks to all involved.”

“I found the detail shared (with good visuals on this in the slides) and clear detailed explanation from the speakers most useful.”

“It was a great session and well-paced with a good level of content.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the webinar.”

Disabilities in the workplace

In this 1-hour webinar, BDBF Partner Clare Brereton and Associate Anthony Nzegwu explore what constitutes a disability and, where a disability is identified, discuss what obligations employers may have. This webinar was originally delivered on 11 October 2023 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

Employment law developments in 2023: past, present and yet to come

In this 50-minute webinar, BDBF’s Principal Knowledge Lawyer Amanda Steadman and Managing Associate Tom McLaughlin look at the key cases and developments from the first half of 2023 and discuss what lies ahead in the coming months. This webinar was originally delivered on 18 July 2023 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

Sexual harassment at work: What employers need to know?

In this 50-minute webinar, BDBF’s Managing Associate Emily Plosker and Associate Rebecca Rubin examine the legal framework and consider the steps employers need to take when faced with allegations of sexual harassment at work. This webinar was originally delivered on 25 April 2023 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

What are the HR issues that employers need to know about in 2023?

In this 50-minute webinar, BDBF’s Principal Knowledge Lawyer Amanda Steadman and Managing Associate Tom McLaughlin look ahead to all the HR issues employers will have to contend with in 2023. This webinar was originally delivered on 24 January 2023 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

Christmas Parties and Avoiding the HR Hangover - Lunchtime Webinar

In this 45-minute webinar, BDBF’s Samantha Prosser and James Hockley consider the common problems that can arise at Christmas parties and how to tackle them. This webinar was originally delivered on 8 November 2022 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

Menopause and the Workplace: What Do Employers Need to Know?

In this 50-minute webinar, BDBF’s Principal Knowledge Lawyer Amanda Steadman and Senior Associate Blair Wassman consider the hot topic of menopause and the workplace. This webinar was originally delivered on 7 September 2022 and reflects our understanding as of that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

Reluctant returners – do your employees have the right to work from home forever?

On 26 April 2022, we held a webinar looking at how employers should approach staff who are reluctant to return to the office after working from home during the pandemic. Here, you can access the recording of that webinar, together with the slide presentation used on the day.

What do employers need to know about in 2022?

On 25 January 2022, we held a webinar looking at what employers needed to know about in 2022. Here, you can access the recording of that webinar, together with the slide presentation used on the day. Also on our website, you can access the BDBF’s 2022 Employment Law Tracker, which covers the future developments discussed in the webinar.

No jab, no job? Key questions about vaccines and the workplace

In this 45 minute webinar, BDBF’s Knowledge Lawyer Amanda Steadman and Managing Associate Tom McLaughlin consider key questions about vaccines and the workplace. This webinar was originally delivered on 22 April 2021 and reflects our understanding as at that date. Do get in contact with either of the speakers if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.

10 things for employers to know about in 2021

On 25 January 2021, we held a webinar looking at the top 10 things for employers to know about in 2021. Here you can access the recording of that webinar, together with the slide presentation used on the day. Also on our website, you can access the BDBF 2021 Roadmap for HR, which covers the key actions points from the webinar.

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