HR Forum - Birketts - Norfolk Chamber of Commerce

Venue: UK

Start Date / Time: 26/01/2023 8:00 am

End Date / Time: 26/01/2023 10:00 am

Member Rate: £10

Non-Member Rate: £13

Managing your workforce during economic uncertainty Birketts will be joining us for this session offering information and support, in light of the impending economic uncertainty. This session will explore some of the options employers may wish to consider when subject to financial pressure. Our presenters will walk attendees through what a fair process of dismissing someone by reason of redundancy looks like, covering both (1) individual consultation redundancies; and (2) collective consultation redundancies, including a discussion of the circumstances where the latter may be required. They will also touch on how employers can approach conversations around voluntary redundancy. The session will then move on to consider some of the alternatives to redundancies, such as contractual lay-off provisions, short-time/ flexible working arrangements, reductions in hours and remuneration, sabbaticals, and unpaid leave. Our presenters will discuss some practical considerations to bear in mind when implementing these approaches. The session will conclude with an open Q&A discussion. This event will be aimed at HR Professionals, Office Managers, Operation Managers, and People & Wellbeing support About the Presenters Lucy Churchill Lucy qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and joined Birketts in May 2021. She is a Senior Associate in the Employment Team, based in our Norwich office. She primarily acts for clients in the financial services, consumer, and technology sectors. She appreciates the challenges faced by clients, having spent three occasions working directly in business with her clients, including acting as employment counsel for a leading UK bank, providing advice and support on UK employment law matters. Lucy has extensive experience handling employment tribunal litigation for employers, having worked on many complex, multi-day claims involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, breach of contract and unlawful deductions from wages. Georgia Hunt Georgia is a Solicitor within the Employment Team, based in our Norwich office, having joined the firm in September 2020 as a Trainee Solicitor. Georgia works with colleagues across the firm assisting with a range of matters for both employers and employees, including but not limited to drafting and advising on settlement agreements, contracts of employment and staff handbooks; advising on topics such as redundancy, TUPE and the disciplinary process; and assisting with tribunal proceedings. About Birketts At Birketts we take pride in getting the details right – doing everything, knowing that everything matters. As a top 50 law firm, with over 500 lawyers in 5 office locations, we have you covered, whatever your requirements may be. Our forward-looking approach means we are always in step with your needs, with the knowledge, experience, and resources to get the best results for you. Being effective isn’t just about expertise in the law, it’s about understanding people, and we always start by asking the right questions so we’re in touch with your long-term objectives and the outcomes you want to achieve. Birketts has a wealth of talent and commercial judgement across all sectors and our specialists collaborate closely with each other. With our national and international links, you can be assured all your legal needs will be met under one roof. We’re progressive and also proud of our roots in the East of England, and with our ambition for success comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve. We have a firm-wide commitment to good governance based around respect for our clients and our people, and we continually work to minimise our environmental impact. We build lasting relationships, and many of our clients rely on us as trusted advisers over the years. Our commitment to your objectives means we are always looking for ways to help you and act in your best interest. We work as a proactive partner, so we are always thinking ahead to the challenges and opportunities that can impact you or your business. *price includes fees and VAT* Your ticket will include tea, coffee and water along with a bacon roll or vegetarian substitute.

Venue: UK

Start Date / Time: 26/01/2023 8:00 am

End Date / Time: 26/01/2023 10:00 am

Member Rate: £10

Non-Member Rate: £13

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