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Legal events, webinars and training
Eversheds Sutherland provides thought leadership, legal updates and horizon scanning through our events, webinars and training courses. Our programme of events, webinars and training courses are designed to keep you up to date with key challenges you face on a daily basis.
If you have any queries about our free webinars or events please email webinars@eversheds-sutherland.com.
For queries about our paid virtual training sessions, please email employmenttraining@eversheds-sutherland.com or call +44 113 200 4040
Upcoming events, webinars and training
Belgian employment law training
An employer found guilty of discrimination by a Belgian court can face a sentence of up to one year in prison. There is no concept of redundancy in Belgium and no concept of unfair dismissal either.Central and Eastern European employment law short courses - (Poland, Czech Republic & Slovakia, Russia, Romania)
These Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries have distinctive employment law frameworks which an increasing number of HR practitioners and inhouse lawyers must come to terms with. You can choose during the booking process to attend the jurisdictions that are relevant to you and your organisation.Cross border working - international remote working and international assignments
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic remote working has become far more wide spread. In the past when employees worked in another jurisdiction it was usually as part of an international assignment initiated by the employer.Dutch employment law training
Employee rights are well protected under Dutch law, especially in dismissal cases, but employers are able to swiftly adjust staff levels in their company due to changes in, for example a fluctuation in workload. A wide variety of options are available for employers to hire people in a flexible manner provided that the rules are used properly.Education Webinar - Adjustments - What is reasonable?
In this webinar we will look at :Education Webinar - An introduction to contracts for education institutions
In this webinar we will look at the legal essentials for contract formation and the meaning of some common clauses found in contracts.Education Webinar - An introduction to trans-national agreements for education institutions
In this webinar we will look at : Topics such as due diligence, common clauses, local advice and what to do when things go wrong.Education Webinar - Apprenticeship employer agreements
We will also cover topics such as:Education Webinar - Atypical/fixed term/irregular hours staff
Whilst many staff in the education sector work on permanent contracts with guaranteed hours, a substantial number do not – such as those on fixed-term, zero hours or casual contracts.Education Webinar - Charity law refresher and update
The session will also include a brief update on the latest charity law developments.Education Webinar - Company law refresher for education institutions
In this webinar we will look at :Education Webinar - Equality, diversity and inclusion: current developments and emerging trends for the sector
Legal trends, societal change and the impact of the pandemic on established working practices are creating new EDI challenges for employers. In this session, we will explore this changing landscape and consider recent case law developments and legislation to draw out some key legal themes for institutions as they strive to be truly inclusive workplaces.Education Webinar - Governance and legal refresher for academy trusts
Academy Trusts are under intense scrutiny from regulators in terms of their legal and governance compliance, and it is vital that Trusts understand the legal framework in which they are operating and how good governance should operate within that framework.Education Webinar - Hot topics for HR
In this six monthly update, we will look at the recent and forthcoming changes with a particular focus on those most relevant for the education sector.Education Webinar - HR essentials - managing difficult HR Matters with confidence
Line managers in the education sector can often lack the confidence to manage difficult people issues. This session looks at how to achieve effective outcomes; avoid disproportionate time, process and resources; and protect the institution’s (and your) reputation. Whilst at the same time balancing this against the potential costs of losing an employment claim, any adverse publicity and the time and consequences of following a risk averse processEducation Webinar - IP commercialisation for education institutions
In this webinar we will look at :Education Webinar - Joint ventures for education institutions
But all educational joint ventures have some key aspects in common and risks which should be considered. We will look at a framework for legally risk assuring any joint venture.Education Webinar - Litigation Snapshot 3 - HE / FE Student Complaints - how to handle them well and navigate the risks they pose
A look at a topical area in the world of dispute management or litigation. How to understand the issues and management the financial, strategic, legal and reputational risksEducation Webinar - Litigation Snapshot 4
A look at a topical area in the world of dispute management or litigation. How to understand the issues and management the financial, strategic, legal and reputational risksEducation Webinar - Litigation Snapshot 5
A look at a topical area in the world of dispute management or litigation. How to understand the issues and management the financial, strategic, legal and reputational risksEducation Webinar - Managing procurement law risk
In this webinar for education institutions we will provide an overview of the key risk areas in conducting regulated procurement processes, including market engagement, choice of procedure, evaluation, standstill and de-brief.Education Webinar - Pensions education sector annual conference 2022
Following the success of our virtual 2020 and 2021 pensions education sector conferences, we welcome you to join us for our 2022 conference. As last year, this year's conference will be held virtually. Featuring a range of speakers, the conference will provide you with the knowledge to better understand pension issues in the sector.Education Webinar - Protecting your IP when contracting with third parties – IP development and exploitation agreements
In this webinar we will look at :Education Webinar - Restructuring, redundancy and contractual variation
Restructuring is an important issue in the current economic climate. Institutions are facing uncertainty over the ongoing impact of coronavirus on their various funding streams as well as the legacy of Brexit on areas such research funding and student recruitment and fees.Education Webinar - Student Mental Health: Duty of Care, Privacy and Surveillance
Higher education institutions and further education colleges are facing increasing scrutiny of their processing of students’ personal data including the collection and use of data relating to students’ mental health.Education Webinar - Subsidiary companies – legal considerations
There are a number of reasons for an education institution establishing a subsidiary company – for trading purposes, brand protection, to enable alternative pension arrangements etc. This session is primarily aimed at education institutions considering establishing a subsidiary company, but will also be a useful refresher to those already operating a subsidiary company as to some of the legal issues to be mindful of.Education Webinar - The New Subsidy Control Act: A welcome move to more flexibility or just more red tape?”
In this session by Tim London of our Subsidy Control and funding team we will take a look at the new Subsidy Control Act (once enacted) and its likely impact of on public measures applied to and by the HE and FE sector in the UKEducation Webinar - The skilled worker route - what do you need to know and how do you remain compliant?
The new immigration regime has introduced fundamental changes to the recruitment and employment of non-British and Irish nationals.Education Webinar - The student route - what do you need to know and how do you remain compliant?
The replacement of the Tier 4 immigration route with the new Student and Child Student routes has introduced fundamental changes to the recruitment of non-British and Irish students.Education Webinar - UK GDPR update for HR professionals
A practical look at the current data protection landscape helping you understand key issues and benchmark common compliance responses. This is our six monthly update for HR professionals in the education sector.French employment law training
Based on the Napoleonic code and amended by statute ever since, French employment law is markedly different from the UK’s.German employment law training
Germany is a major trading partner for many countries throughout the world, not to mention the most important single market in the European Union.Global Business Mobility Routes: what sponsors need to know
The Home Office continues to make changes to immigration routes into the UK for work and business reasons. On 11 April 2022 we saw the Intra Company Transfer (ICT) route revamped and diversified into five new Global Business Mobility routes, some based on previous ICT routes, some completely new.Immigration UK - Business travellers: workshop for HR practitioners
This course addresses the issue of business travel post-Brexit and how the end of the post-Brexit transition period has changed this.Immigration UK - Right-to-work in 2022
The adjustments made by organisations to immigration compliance processes following the end of the Brexit transition period and adjusted right-to-work requirements in 2021 continue to require careful consideration and review.Immigration UK - Sponsor licencing modules
Free movement of EEA and Swiss citizens ended on 31 December 2020. In anticipation of this, a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules took effect from 1 December. These are fundamental changes of which HR teams need to be aware since they impact on immigration compliance processes.Ireland & Northern Ireland employment law - key differences with Great Britain
The Irish and UK legal systems have many similarities. However in an employment law context those similarities can be deceptive. In addition, the fact that employment law in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter means that there are, in reality, three different employment law jurisdictions across the UK and Ireland, namely Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland.Italian employment law training
Italy probably has the most complex employment law in Europe. Did you know that in Italy: there are more than 400 national collective agreements in force; four different categories of employees, all subject to specific (and different) rules and regulations; and that unfair dismissal claims can, and do, result in compulsory reinstatement and awards of more than 40 months of salary?Labor relations in-person annual conference - workplace change in challenging times
Our 19th Annual Labor Relations Conference will be delivered in-person in our Eversheds Sutherland London office this year. Join us to hear our great line-up of speakers, ask questions, get involved in the debate and network in-person with your peers.Mediation for employment disputes
This course will give HR professionals the opportunity to develop their organisations internal mediation capabilities either upskilling themselves or giving them the knowledge and approach to upskill others to do the same.Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) employment law training
This Nordic employment training course covers, in turn, an introduction to the employment law systems of Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. We will also share the experience we have gained in assisting clients with their operations in the Nordic region, and provide comparisons and contrasts with the UK.Pensions breakfast briefing - Edinburgh
We're going from 'Zoom' to 'room' with a long-overdue return to face-to-face seminars in Edinburgh. Join us on 16 June as we cover a range of topical pensions, HR and investment issues, focusing on how employers and pension trustees can manage developing risks and enhance member and employee outcomes. Some of the issues we’ll be covering include:Pensions for HR: demystifying pension basics
Pensions used to be the responsibility of pension specialists in the “pension department”. However, the introduction of auto-enrolment, the need to change costly pension schemes, an increasing focus on flexible benefit packages and the popularity of salary sacrifice has resulted in pensions becoming a mainstream HR issue.PMI Award in Pension Trusteeship training course
The Pensions Management Institute’s Award in Pension Trusteeship (PMI APT), also known as Unit 1 of the Level 3 Certificate in Pension Trusteeship, is a longstanding industry qualification. Anyone wanting to become accredited as a professional trustee via either the PMI or the Association of Professional Pension Trustees route must now pass the PMI APT exam. Accreditation is fast becoming the norm.Reflect and reset: achieving resilience in uncertain times Health & Safety Summer School 2022
Eversheds Sutherland are pleased to announce that the annual Health & Safety Summer School will this year be in person, taking place on 21 and 22 September at Lady Margaret Hall in Oxford.Swiss employment law training
Switzerland is chosen by many multinational companies as a base for their European or global cross-border business activities, largely because of its advantageous investment climate. Swiss employment law is known as being more liberal than other adjacent jurisdictions. While the fundamental principle of contractual freedom is predominant, it is still important to understand the statutory minimal standard and the social protection mechanisms provided by Swiss law.TUPE across Europe: staff transfers in multiple jurisdictions
Under the European Acquired Rights Directive, employees sometimes transfer automatically from one employer to another on their existing terms and with continuous service. It is tempting to think that the rules that apply will be the same across Europe but because Member States implement their legislation differently, this is far from true. This assumption can have costly consequences for businesses.US employment law training
The United States is a complex marketplace and employment rules vary significantly across the states. Our training course is led by a US lawyer with over 30 years’ experience advising companies ranging from large multinationals to small start-up enterprises.
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