MBL Seminars with Laura Donnelly
Laura Donnelly, Associate Employment Law Solicitor, leads expert seminars and training for MBL.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Prevention, Conducting Investigations & More
This new virtual classroom seminar will provide employers and HR with guidance on how to deal fairly with allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Consideration will be given to the different types of sexual harassment and how to reduce the risk of sexual harassment occurring in your workplace.
This will be coupled with an understanding of how to run a fair and thorough investigation and grievance/disciplinary process to avoid any reputational risk for your business.
What You Will Learn
This live and interactive session will cover the following:
- Why #MeToo matters
- Surveys on sexual harassment carried out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission 2018 and the Government Equalities Office 2020
- How sexual harassment at work is defined in law
- Sexual Behaviour Code Frame provided by Government Equalities Office
- Recommendations on best practice around preventing sexual harassment at work
- How to run a full and fair investigation to establish the facts in line with the Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- When and how to use Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Settlement Agreements
- Recent updates to the law – the new duty for employers to to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment under the Worker Protection Bill
Dates
Wednesday 5 March 2025 – 12pm – 1.30pm
Wednesday 10 September 2025 – 12pm – 1.30pm
To find out more about this Seminar, or to book, view the Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Prevention, Conducting Investigations & More page
Pregnancy & Maternity Discrimination – Best Practice Update for HR & Employment Lawyers
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination is still a huge problem in the UK.
A TUC study carried out in June 2020 found that 1 in 4 pregnant women and new mothers experienced unfair treatment or discrimination during the pandemic. More recently a survey from Culture Shift revealed that 1 in 4 expectant mothers were fearful of revealing they were pregnant at work due to concerns about discrimination.
Under the various legislation there is strong protection for pregnant women and those on maternity leave against unfavourable treatment or dismissal.
Ensuring that your contract and polices are up to date as well as training your HR teams on this area of law will protect your organisation’s reputation as well as avoiding costly claims in the Employment Tribunal.
This new virtual classroom seminar will cover best practice guidance when dealing with pregnant employees and those on maternity leave and will consider the following:
- Practical employment law advice to avoid discriminating against pregnant women and those on maternity leave
- How to approach grievances and claims of pregnancy and maternity discrimination
- Avoiding risks from recruitment to ensuring a fair dismissal
- Recent employment law and legislative developments
What You Will Learn
This live and interactive session will cover the following:
- Pregnancy related dismissals and discrimination
- The right to return after maternity or parental leave
- Redundancy during maternity leave
- Rights during maternity leave
- Suspension from work on maternity grounds
- Time off for ante natal care
- Requests for flexible working
Dates
Wednesday 12 February 2025 – 1.30pm – 3.00pm
To find out more about this Seminar, or to book, view the Pregnancy & Maternity Discrimination – Best Practice Update for HR & Employment Lawyers page
Our Employment Law can design and deliver bespoke in-house training for your organisation. To find out more, contact us on 01273 609911, or email info@ms-solicitors.co.uk.
