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Dec 2015
There are a number of professional advisors that face claims in negligence each day and these continue to rise daily across varying professions in the UK. There are a number of members in our Dispute Resolution Team that specialise in claims of this type. During this seminar they hope to be able to provide you…
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Jan 2016
Wakefield Office, Paragon Point, Paragon Business Village, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF On 1st February 2016 new sentencing guidelines come into force which will affect both businesses and individuals who are convicted of health and safety, corporate manslaughter, food safety and hygiene offences. The new guidelines introduce a much more rigid approach to sentencing. Fines…
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Jan 2016
When does innocent office banter, become a drawn out campaign of harassment? What are the employment law implications of this? This seminar challenges delegates’ pre-conceived notions of what amounts to office banter and reviews what can happen if inappropriate behaviour is left unchecked and the scope this creates for costly employment law claims against the…
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Feb 2016
At the outset, the seminar will offer a refresher to delegates as to the fair reasons for dismissal. The seminar will then concentrate on the practical requirements of carrying out a preliminary investigation, together with guidance on how to avoid legal pitfalls. The seminar aims to instruct delegates as to a fair procedure to follow, how to properly identify areas of risk…
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Jan 2016
Price: £50 per delegate. Chadwick Lawrence, Yorkshire’s Employment Department of the Year, alongside our commercial partners at Hays Recruitment, invite you to a Mock Employment Tribunal held at Elland Road, the home of Leeds United Football Club. Have you ever frozen under the piercing stare of an Employment Judge, mumbled an incoherent response in reaction…
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Jan 2016
Delegates attending this event will be provided with a comprehensive update on the latest changes in Employment Law. In particular the seminar will comment upon the legislative changes brought by the Budget, as well as a review of the impact of recent changes made over the last 12 months. Despite an ever-changing political agenda, the…
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Feb 2016
This seminar stresses the significance of keeping a close eye on performance issues, in order to maintain a highly motivated productive workforce. In particular the seminar focusses on the importance of early intervention, timely warnings and preventative steps to stop issues at source. The seminar will also examine the practicalities of formal performance management meetings, including compliance with the ACAS Code.
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Mar 2016
A joint event hosted by the Norths leading marketing, digital and creative recruiter, Met Marketing and Chadwick Lawrence, the recent recipients of Yorkshire’s Employment Department of the year. During this breakfast seminar delegates will be offered practical tips on managing the recruitment process and steps employers can take to retain the best possible candidates. We…
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Jan 2016
In a recent survey of leading business executives, 79% of companies worldwide claim to actively use social media. However, of these companies, only 12% believe they are doing so effectively. Many are unwittingly exposing their businesses to claims by not managing such use by their employees. The growth in use of social media over…
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Apr 2016
Chadwick Lawrence, Yorkshire’s Employment Department of the Year, alongside our commercial partners at Hays Recruitment, invite you to a half-year market review, examining recent recruitment trends and updates in Employment Law. The recruitment trends section will examine how continued growth and increased business confidence are still driving recruitment activity, but we are still seeing skill…
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Jun 2016
Date: 23rd June 2016, 4.30 – 7.30pm Address: 8 – 16 Dock Street, Leeds, LS10 1LX RSVP: by Friday 10th June to Sarah Guest Email: SarahGuest@chadlaw.co.uk
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Jun 2016
First Choice Recruitment, in conjunction with Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors are proud to host a business breakfast seminar, celebrating the life and times of Sir Rodney Walker. Sir Rodney will offer us his unique insights from a remarkably diverse business career, which has seen him preside over such organisations as the Rugby Football League, Leicester City…
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Jun 2016
Itinerary – No experience needed 10am – Meet for Coffee 10:30am – Lesson with the Golf Professional 11:15am – Putting Green Practice 12pm – Practice Holes 1pm – Lunch 2pm – Play 3/4 Holes on the Course 3pm/3:30pm – Finish Dress code : Comfortable, no jeans, flat shoes required. Golf clubs are available on request but please…
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Jun 2016
Itinerary – no experience needed 10am – Meet for Coffee 10:30am – Lesson with the Golf Professional 11:15am – Putting Green Practice 12pm – Practice Holes 1pm – Lunch 2pm – Play 3/4 Holes on the Course 3pm/3:30pm – Finish Dress code : Comfortable, no jeans, flat shoes required. Golf clubs are available on request but…
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Aug 2016
Chadwick Lawrence, Yorkshire’s Employment Department of the Year, alongside our commercial partners at Hays Recruitment, invite you to a seminar examining the impact of maternity and paternity leave on your business. The seminar considers employee’s eligibility and the mechanisms for requesting leave but also the requirements on employers to deal with matters such as risk…
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Sep 2016
In the first of a series of business seminars jointly hosted by Packetts, and Chadwick Lawrence LLP we will discuss the dangers of cybercrime and offer potential solutions from an insurance and legal perspective. We are delighted to have secured the service of Gary Hibberd, one of the leading authorities on Cyber Crime in the…
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Aug 2016
This seminar focuses on the steps a business should take to proactively manage employees on long-term sickness absence. This includes guidance on welfare meetings, approaches to medical experts and factors to consider when termination of employment is contemplated. The seminar will also explore the concept of disability and analyse the requirement imposed on employers to…
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Oct 2016
Our seminar, delivered by Health and Safety lawyer, Nils O’Donoghue, will focus on what happens when a HSE Inspector visits your business, what you should expect and, crucially, how to react. Nils will also guide you through when a Health and Safety Inspector could charge a fee for intervention and the appeals process. Finally, Nils will discuss some…
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Aug 2016
When does innocent office banter, become a drawn out campaign of harassment? This seminar challenges delegates pre-conceived notions of what amounts to office banter and reviews what can happen if inappropriate behaviour is left unchecked. In this regard the seminar seeks to review the law on discrimination and highlights what Company’s can do to stamp…
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Nov 2016
Chadwick Lawrence, alongside our commercial partners at Hays Recruitment, invite you to a seminar examining the impact of social media in the workplace. The growth in use of social media applications over the past few years has created a number of challenges for businesses, not least issues relating to the protection of confidential information, to…
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Dec 2016
In the second of a series of business seminars jointly hosted by Packetts, and Chadwick Lawrence LLP we will discuss the growth in use of social media applications over the past few years has created a number of challenges for businesses, not least issues relating to the protection of confidential information, to the maintenance of…
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Nov 2016
Chadwick Lawrence will be presenting a free motoring law Seminar on 1 February 2016 at our Leeds Office for businesses on the common mistakes that we see businesses making which lead to motoring convictions. The Seminar is recommended for anyone with a fleet of vehicles, and also individuals who drive as part of their job.…
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Jan 2017
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? Why not make it a plan for the future of your business? With 2017 being the first year in the post-Brexit vote world, it is now more important than ever, for both you and your business, to consider appropriate exit strategies. The Seminar will offer delegates practical solutions which will help you achieve…
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Feb 2017
With email hacking hitting headlines more frequently, it is now more important than ever for you and your business to be aware of appropriate Cyber Security measures. This seminar will offer delegates an understanding of how cyber cover protects a business from all angles following an attack. We’ll be covering a topics such as Cyber Business Interruption, Privacy Protection and Hacker…
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Mar 2017
Prohms and Chadwick Lawrence are delighted to announce their seminar on ‘Understanding Health Needs Assessments Around Noise’. At this seminar, Prohms will be sharing its extensive knowledge of understanding noise exposure and how this may impact employees’ health. The seminar is designed to help businesses expand their knowledge on the hazards of noise exposure and…
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Mar 2017
Are you aware of what occurs during an Employment tribunal case? Chadwick Lawrence, in partnership with Riley & Co accountants, would like to invite you to witness an unfair dismissal and sex discrimination mock tribunal case. Delegates will benefit from a great opportunity to witness a live mock employment tribunal hearing, including witnesses giving evidence.…
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May 2017
In a joint breakfast seminar hosted by Chadwick Lawrence, and the worlds largest recruiter of Finance and Business Support Staff Robert Half, will discuss the challenges associeted with managing the performance of senior level managers and directors. Delegates will be offered practical solutions to manage high end individuals, particularly focusing upon: The importance of documenting…
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Aug 2017
GDPR is coming in May 2018. There is much to do, and time is running out. In this short presentation you’ll discover the things you MUST do NOW! This is not a theoretical event – you’ll receive pragmatic advice on what you need to do, to avoid heavy fines, reputational damage and possible business collapse. Fundamentally, GDPR is about ‘Giving…
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Sep 2017
This interactive seminar will involve a ‘mini’ health & safety mock trial based on a fictional workplace accident, and the after effect for everyone involved. We shall be using practising solicitors and barristers, to ensure this event provides a very realistic view of the court process, with you, the audience, acting as the jury. In this…
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Oct 2017
For many Companies the single biggest source of frustration in relation to their workforce is the issue of repeated long term absence. This seminar therefore focuses on the steps a business should take to proactively manage employees on long-term sickness absence. This includes guidance on welfare meetings, approaches to medical experts and factors to consider…
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Jan 2018
To kick off the New Year, Chadwick Lawrence in conjunction with Hays are proud to present a seminar focusing upon the latest salary and recruitment trends in addition to an update to the upcoming changes in Employment Law This year’s salary guide covers a multitude of professions, sectors and regions, making it one of the…
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Oct 2017
A joint breakfast seminar run between Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors and Lifetime Financial Management. As well as enjoying a free breakfast on us, the seminar will offer business owners an opportunity to consider appropriate exit strategies for themselves and their business. In particular the Corporate and Commercial team at Chadwick Lawrence will discuss the advantages of…
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Jan 2018
To kick off the New Year, Chadwick Lawrence in conjunction with Hays are proud to present a seminar focusing upon the latest salary and recruitment trends in addition to an update to the upcoming changes in Employment Law This year’s salary guide covers a multitude of professions, sectors and regions, making it one of the…
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Nov 2017
When does seemingly innocent office banter become a drawn-out campaign of harassment? The next in a series of seminar held between Packetts and Chadwick Lawrence will attempt to answer this question and examine the impact of a harassment claim on your business. Whether it be in Hollywood or Westminster allegations of harassment in the workplace…
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Apr 2018
Chadwick Lawrence are pleased to be hosting an exciting event in conjunction with Halifax RLFC ahead of their upcoming match against Swinton Lions. Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield will be hosting a Q&A session before the match, discussing his career and his progression from boot room to boardroom. An England captain, his usual position was Loose forward, although he…
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Mar 2018
In the next of our series of seminars, Chadwick Lawrence in conjunction with Hays are hosting a seminar in Huddersfield offering practical solutions as how to handle even the most awkward of conversation. This seminar will be split into 2 parts; the first will explore handling difficult conversations in the workplace, how to keep control…
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Oct 2018
Chadwick Lawrence’s’ Employment Law Team invites you for a practical seminar session on the recent updates in employment law we have seen in 2018; and how these might affect your business. Over the past year, employment lawyers and HR professionals have seen a dramatic change in ‘worker’ status’. Businesses have increasingly contracted with independent persons…
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Oct 2018
Chadwick Lawrence’s’ Employment Law Team invites you for a practical seminar session on the recent updates in employment law we have seen in 2018; and how these might affect your business. Over the past year, employment lawyers and HR professionals have seen a dramatic change in ‘worker’ status’. Businesses have increasingly contracted with independent persons…
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Nov 2018
Chadwick Lawrence’s’ Employment Law Team warmly welcomes you for an interactive seminar on how your business can informally resolve disputes between employees or employees and management without proceeding down formal grievance processes to prevent bitter relationships and strengthen the morale of your workforce. In this talk we will be learning to: Understand the benefits of…
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Feb 2019
Chadwick Lawrence, in conjunction with Hays Recruitment, invite you to an interactive seminar to discuss the significant effects long-term absences can have on your business. Join us to hear from employment law solicitors on the most commercially (and legally!) viable ways you can, and should, manage long-term absences, broken down into several talking points: Impact…
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Feb 2019
Chadwick Lawrence, in conjunction with Hays Recruitment, invite you to an interactive seminar to discuss the significant effects long-term absences can have on your business. Join us to hear from employment law solicitors on the most commercially (and legally!) viable ways you can, and should, manage long-term absences, broken down into several talking points: Impact…
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Feb 2019
Employment law changes continue at quite a pace in 2019, and not simply because of Brexit. This presentation will talk delegates through not only legislative changes on the horizon, but also anticipated case law decisions and commentary on what to expect in the year ahead. The Government published the Good Work Plan towards the end…
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Feb 2019
Employment law changes continue at quite a pace in 2019, and not simply because of Brexit. This presentation will talk delegates through not only legislative changes on the horizon, but also anticipated case law decisions and commentary on what to expect in the year ahead. The Government published the Good Work Plan towards the end…
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Feb 2019
This interactive HR event is a must for all managers /directors charged with overseeing HR function of their business. The event will provide a walk through to an ideal HR set up for any SME and to explore the HR requirements throughout the employee lifecycle including specific reference to: Recruitment Induction Absence Disciplinary Grievance Termination…
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Oct 2020
In conjunction with Hays Recruitment, we will be holding a follow up webinar from our last event in July; we will be addressing the latest developments in relation to the Job Support Scheme, the Kickstart Scheme, the Job Retention Bonus and redundancy issues. With the current economic climate facing the full effects of the pandemic,…
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Jan 2021
In a joint event with Hays Recruitment we will be setting how best to manage sickness absence arising as a result of Covid-19. This will include answering questions such as; Can I use furlough for an employee of sick? What do I pay an employee who is off sick with Covid-19? How can we manage…
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Feb 2021
A joint event hosted by Chadwick Lawrence , TSG and the FD Centre looking at flexible working and how technology can support this. Chadwick Lawrence will be presenting on the legal background to flexible working, including working from home. Many employers and employees must adapt quickly as a result of the global pandemic, which involved…
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Jan 2021
In conjunction with HAYS Recruitment, Chadwick Lawrence present an Employment Law Update led by Sam Pawson, Partner in Charge of Employer Services. This webinar will inform you of the significant recent employment law updates covering the first few months of 2021, including: the 2021 Budget announcements and considerations for employers; the current COVID-19…
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Apr 2021
In a joint event hosted by Chadwick Lawrence and Evalu8, we will present on absence management procedures and how technology can assist with this. Chadwick Lawrence will present on the capability procedure for long-term sickness absence, including occupational health referrals and how to manage employees suffering with Long-COVID-19 Chadwick Lawrence will also cover the issues…
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Sep 2021
In a joint event hosted by Chadwick Lawrence and HAYS Recruitment, this webinar will focus on exploring ways of performance managing employees to help create a more effective workforce and will discuss whether performance management techniques and effective in the “new normal”. We will also discuss how best to communicate performance related matters with employees,…
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Sep 2021
TSG’s Rob Fletcher will be joining us to discuss the value of Cyber Essentials as a framework and roadmap towards good security practices and will be touching on the importance of user awareness training and best practice in this area. Rob is both CISSP and CISM accredited and has worked in the field of cyber…
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Sep 2021
Chadwick Lawrence will be presenting a webinar on what a whistleblowing claim is by considering the legal elements required and how to identify and mitigate such claims. The webinar will also focus on practical steps that employers can take to help reduce the risk of such claim. Alongside this the webinar will also look at…
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Sep 2021
Chadwick Lawrence and Evalu8 will present on the status of holiday entitlement for part time workers, together with discussing the benefits of technology to manage holidays. Chadwick Lawrence will present on the calculation of holiday entitlement for part-time workers, including how to manage holiday pay with bank holidays and the considerations of holiday pay for…
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Sep 2021
UK SALARY & RECRUITING TRENDS OUR NEW WORK OF WORK PLAN FOR SUCCESS IN 2022. Register now for our salary guide launch event in partnership with Chadwick Lawrence LLP. Join us to discover the latest UK Salary & Recruiting Trends and explore the changes 2021 brought to the workplace. Our speakers will be discussing how…
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Sep 2021
Onboarding a new employee is a process that begins the moment a candidate accepts their job offer and when done successfully, can work as an excellent tool to not only attract but retain talent. This webinar will discuss the process of onboarding, starting before and after employment begins, to ensure that your new employees are…
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Sep 2021
Chadwick Lawrence will cover the legal requirements in establishing a fair dismissal on grounds of conduct as well as the ACAS Code of Practice on the disciplinary procedure to be followed when dealing with staff misconduct, including how to structure a disciplinary hearing. Join us in our interactive mock case study involving gross misconduct allegations…
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Feb 2022
We will be presenting on how social media can affect the workplace for both employees and employers whilst also advising on the best approach to manage such incidents. We shall also cover the potential claims for discrimination that may arise which involve social media and ‘workplace banter’, including claims for discrimination and Harassment.
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Feb 2022
In this seminar we will explore the ‘less common’ forms of discrimination in the workplace and how to manage and mitigate the risks of a claim. Less common forms of discrimination include claims related to indirect discrimination those arising from the protected characteristics of: Age, Sexual orientation and Religion or belief. We will also cover…
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Feb 2022
Join us at this event where we will explore and advise on the yearly update to Employment Law, including what to look out for in the coming year. This will include both updates to case law and legislation that will be relevant.
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Feb 2022
We will be delivering a seminar which considers how to manage an employee with under two years’ service when concerns arise, and the risks of potential litigation involved when this is not managed correctly. This will include considering claims that can be pursed when an employee does not have two-years continuous employment and how to…
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Feb 2022
In this Seminar we will be covering how to manage employee lateness and absences. Employees’ lateness or absences may be for several reasons and we explore how to manage these situations. We will also present on practical HR solutions manage employee lateness and absence.
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Dec 2022
Join us at this event where we will be partnering with Hays Recruitment who will be presenting on their findings of their Salary Guide. This year the Salary guide is in its 9th year of publication. It includes insights and tips to help you plan your hiring strategy for the year ahead including: The…
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Feb 2023
Chadwick Lawrence will be partnering with Evaul-8 on this seminar which will focus on the importance of contracts of employment. Chadwick Lawrence will present on the essentials of contracts and how they govern the employment relationship. There will be a focus on the legislative requirements of a contract, whilst also understanding how these can be…
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Apr 2023
Chadwick Lawrence in conjunction with Hays Recruitment presents Pregnancy & Maternity Discrimination in the Workplace seminar.
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Jun 2023
We will be presenting on sickness absences and lateness in the workplace with Ken Hall from Tailored Learning Solutions. Focus will be on when an employee’s absences and lateness should be managed and the appropriate procedures to follow. Furthermore, Ken Hall will be focusing on mental health awareness in the workplace and how to support…
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Aug 2023
Chadwick Lawrence and Hays Recruitment invite you to attend their Breakfast Seminar Event on Wednesday 20 September 2023. Held at Chadwick Lawrence in Wakefield, Paragon Business Village, Wakefield, WF1 2DF. The seminar will be focused on conduct issues and cover the do’s and don’ts of workplace misconduct. We would love for you to join us.…
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Aug 2023
Chadwick Lawrence in conjunction with St Johns Buildings Barristers Chambers invite you to our Mock Tribunal Event. Hosted at the Theatre Royal Wakefield, Drury Lane, WF1 2TE on 16 October 2023. The all-morning event focused on the issue of whistleblowing has been designed to provide you with a valuable insight on what to expect at…
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Nov 2023
We look forward to presenting this seminar on how employers can encourage equality and diversity within the workplace, highlighting the law that protects the employees and employer, and the types of discrimination that happens within a working environment. We will also be assessing the importance of positive culture within any workplace and present a case…
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Aug 2023
Chadwick Lawrence in conjunction with Hays Recruitment and Wakefield Trinity are pleased to invite you to attend our Networking Breakfast Seminar Event. Taking place at the newly refurbished East Stand Suite at Wakefield Trinity on the morning of 24 January 2024, the seminar will cover Hays Recruitment’s Annual Salary Guide and company restructures. With a…
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Feb 2024
Chadwick Lawrence is proud to present an Equality & Diversity Seminar Event with the Leeds Rhinos on Thursday 7 March 2024 at The Taverners Suite, Headingley Stadium. Our presenters Sam Pawson and Neil Wilson will be joined by the Rugby League legend and Head of Culture, Diversity and Inclusivity at the Leeds Rhinos, Jamie Jones-Buchanan…
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Mar 2024
Nils O’Donoghue of Chadwick Lawrence’s Regulatory Team will be presenting a guide to skilled worker visas on 27 March 2024. The presentation will take place via Teams, and will last approximately 40 minutes. Nils will talk through what a “skilled worker” is, steps that you need to take in order to ascertain a skilled worker…
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Mar 2024
Chadwick Lawrence and Hays Recruitment invite you to attend their Breakfast Seminar Event at Wakefield Trinity from 8:30am on Wednesday 22 May 2024. The seminar will be focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in the Legal Industry and a re-cap of the Employment Law Update. Sam Pawson will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of AI…
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May 2024
Join Investing For Tomorrow and Chadwick Lawrence, two of West Yorkshire’s best-known financial and legal companies, to explore how you can maximise gain and minimise loss for both you and your business. Perfect for business owners who are looking to future-proof their business, this packed two-hour session will include crucial business-planning information combined with open…
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Aug 2024
Chadwick Lawrence and Hays are pleased to present a Post-Election Update. Join us for an insightful seminar on the latest updates in Employment Law following the recent election of the Labour Government. This session will explore key legislative proposals, changes, policy shifts, and their impact on employers. For more details, register today!
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Aug 2024
Chadwick Lawrence and Hays are pleased to present a Post-Election Update. Join us for an insightful seminar on the latest updates in Employment Law following the recent election of the Labour Government. This session will explore key legislative proposals, changes, policy shifts, and their impact on employers. For more details, register today!
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Sep 2024
Elevate your workforce and drive your business success by joining us for an informative seminar on Employee Incentivisation with Sedulo! This session will delve into key strategies to boost employee ownership and motivation including WFH schemes, EMI schemes and shareholder schemes. For more details, register today!
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Sep 2024
Join us for this all morning event navigating the complexities of menopause and age discrimination issues within the workplace. This session is specifically designed to offer a comprehensive overview of what to expect during a Tribunal Hearing. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your approach to these important topics. For more…
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Dec 2024
Back by popular demand we are proud to present our annual Employment Law and Salary Guide update. Hays will discuss their findings from the Salary Guide and provide a UK job market update. Chadwick Lawrence will then discuss the employment law impacts of these findings including guidance on how to implement benefit schemes and flexible…
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Dec 2024
A joint event held between our Media and Employment Law departments. We will tackle the always controversial and increasing topical issues of former employees breaching restrictive covenants and then subsequently defaming the organisation. The team will offer practical insights on how to to draft restrictive covenants and then subsequently enforce them. We will then offer…
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Jan 2025
Details TBA. All of our events have moved to Eventbrite. Please register via the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1119673947919?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Dec 2024
This interactive event will offer organisations practical tips on how to conduct a full disciplinary process, including investigation, disciplinary and appeal. The team will share lessons learned from advising upon thousands of disciplinary hearings a year in addition to sharing their latest experiences coming out of the Employment Tribunal. The event will be based on…
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Dec 2024
Join us for a seminar on equality & diversity, details TBA. All of our events have moved to Eventbrite. Please register via the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1119695101189?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Dec 2024
This comprehensive session is tailored to provide an in-depth overview of what to expect during a County Court hearing related to workplace health & safety matters. The event, which will be delivered with practicing barristers, will provide an accurate reflection of what it is like to face prosecution for a workplace accident. The team will…
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