Welcome to Thomas Mansfield Training & Events
See our webinar programme below and replays of previously held webinars toward the bottom of the page.
For further information contact us at [email protected].
Upcoming Webinars
Discipline and Performance Management
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Allison Crabtree
Solicitor Plus 2 others
In this webinar our panel of experts shall be looking at when it would be appropriate to commence a performance management process or commence the disciplinary procedure. We shall be reviewing the disciplinary procedure and any contractual conditions, the sanctions that can be given in relation to the offence, fairness and the ACAS Code of Practice, overlapping sanctions, the procedure to be adopted including the appeals procedure, the dangers posed by discrimination, the thorny question of being ‘reasonable’ and when a dismissal becomes appropriate.
Settling Employment Disputes
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Julie Goodway
Senior Associate Plus 2 others
In this webinar our panel of experts shall be discussing how to settle a workplace dispute including the involvement of the grievance procedure, the ‘two year’ rule, when suspension is appropriate, pre-termination negotiations including the statutory procedure and the ‘without prejudice rule’, the statutory procedure, improper behaviour, workplace mediation, dismissing senior executives, settlement agreements and Calderbank offers.
Unfair and Constructive Dismissal
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Bhupinder Devgon
Senior Associate Plus 2 others
In this webinar our panel of experts shall be discussing the five permitted reasons for dismissal, adopting a fair procedure, the qualifying period, behaving ‘reasonably’, providing written reasons, the ACAS Code of Practice, the effect on restrictive covenants and breaching the implied term of trust and confidence resulting in a constructive dismissal.
Social Media Disciplinaries & Dismissals
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Jenna Ide
Senior Associate Plus 2 others
In this webinar our panel of experts shall be discussing social media policies and procedures and in relation to the contract of employment, a breach of policy as opposed to a breach of the contract, policing the policies, evidence, implied terms, fiduciaries, bringing the name of the employer into disrepute – PR and practical measures to reduce the impact; adopting a fair procedure, reasonableness, defamation and malicious falsehood, harassment, intellectual property infringements, high court injunctions.
Complex Sickness & Incapacity Issues
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Julie Goodway
Senior Associate Plus 2 others
In this webinar our panel of experts shall be discussing sickness absence policies and procedures, contractual conditions, managing sickness absence, home visits, evidence of incapacity, the role of the OHA and instructing an OHA to provide a medical report, disability discrimination, adopting a fair procedure, reasonableness, statutory sick pay and contractual sick pay including pay during notice.
Pregnancy & Maternity Discrimination
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Emma Pitfield
Solicitor Plus 2 others
In this webinar our panel of experts consider the key rights of pregnant employees including antenatal appointments, health and safety protection, miscarriage, the rights during maternity and additional maternity leave period, Statutory maternity pay, the right to return to the same job or a suitable alternative, priority in redundancy situations, flexible working applications, and protection from dismissal, detriment or discrimination.
Annual Review 2021 / Ask The Panel
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Angie Crush
Partner Plus 2 others
Our panel take a look back over the year and consider the important cases, the introduction of any new laws or rules and the impact of Brexit.
Past Webinars
2020 Annual Employment Law Update
A review of new employment laws during 2020 and ‘Ask the Panel’ a question about any employment law topic
Enforcing Post Termination Restrictions
A legal update looking at new case law affecting post termination restrictions including non-compete provisions, non poaching and non-solicitation of clients plus an update on what constitutes confidential information.
Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace
Learn from our experience and the law about how to identify hidden disabilities in the workplace including dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism spectrum disorder and find out the steps employers should take to accommodate workers including the duty to make reasonable adjustments.
Whistleblowing Update
An in depth look at recent developments in case law concerning whistleblowing including the scope of the law, making a protected disclosure, detriment, protection for whistle-blowers, a new duty of care on companies to protect their employees against financial loss, and effective whistleblowing policies.
Employment Contracts, Policies and Workplace Procedures Update
With workplace procedures changing rapidly due to the coronavirus, we shall be discussing the effects on the contract of employment and considering what changes could and should be made in the light of the pandemic.
Re-structuring to Reduce Numbers
We will be looking at the law in relation to conducting a re-structure of the workforce and the procedures that must be followed to avoid claims for unfair dismissal and failure to consult representatives.
Routes to re-opening your office workspace
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Meredith Hurst
Partner
External Presenters
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The Employment Landscape During and After Lockdown
A look into the current and future employment scenarios when the current lockdown is lifted. A discussion of the likely challenges that lie ahead for employers.
