Employment Law Update

Would your training cost repayment clauses stand up to legal scrutiny? Could withdrawing a job offer leave your organisation facing a breach of contract claim? Do your probationary processes take into account that employees with 6 months service can, from January, claim unfair dismissal?

Join our legal experts this September for a practical look at the employment law decisions and legislative changes HR teams need to understand.

We’ll examine significant cases from the past six months, including:

Whether employees can legally be required to repay training costs
How compensation should be calculated in unfair dismissal claims
When withdrawing a job offer could amount to a breach of contract

We’ll also explain what the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms mean for employers, with a particular focus on new trade union workplace access rights and the effective use of probationary periods given the changes to unfair dismissal rights in January 2027.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the risks, the practical steps your organisation should be taking and where your current policies or processes may need attention.

Choose from face-to-face seminars at our regional offices or join the live webinar remotely. Attend in person to meet fellow HR professionals, share experiences, and put your questions directly to our legal experts.

Understand what recent employment law decisions mean in practice for employers
Identify where these cases could affect your organisation’s policies and decision-making
Prepare for the next phase of the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms
Understand how trade union workplace access rights will affect employers
Review your approach to probationary periods ahead of the January 2027 changes
Take away practical guidance and clear actions for your organisation

This session is designed for HR professionals, business owners, and senior managers who are responsible for managing people, reducing legal risk and preparing their organisation for employment law changes.

These sessions are primarily for Make UK members, and/or organisations using our Employment Law and HR Retained support. A limited number of places are also available for non-members who would like to learn more about the support Make UK provides.

Be part of the conversation in person at one of our regional events - connect with peers, put your questions to our legal experts, and share insights with fellow HR leaders.

Prefer to join remotely? You can tune into the live webinar from wherever you are.

Spaces are limited, so secure your place now.

Our legal and HR team supports over 2,500 UK businesses every year, including many of the country’s leading manufacturers. With over 70 experts in employment law and HR consultancy, we deliver practical, commercially focused advice that helps you stay compliant and confident.

We work with businesses of all sizes (from FTSE 100 companies to ambitious SMEs) helping them navigate complex legislation, respond to real-world challenges, and build resilient HR strategies. Our team brings senior experience from across manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, food and drink, and other fast-moving sectors.

This session is delivered by the people who advise HR leaders daily. You’ll hear directly from those on the front line of employment law: the people who understand your world and speak your language.

09.30 am coffee and registration for a 10.00am - 12.00pm session with networking opportunity afterwards.

To book your place, simply click on your chosen location to go directly to its booking page.