A DISCRIMINATION LAW MISCELLANY
HHJ Simon Auerbach
September 14, 2024
The session debated recent authorities on particular aspects of matters such as: just and equitable extension of time, the burden of proof, justification of indirect discrimination and the concept of harassment being related to a protected ...
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REINSTATEMENT AND RE-ENGAGEMENT: TACTICS AND STRATEGY
Thomas Ogg, 11KBW
September 14, 2024
In what circumstances should a claimant seek the remedy of re-instatement / re-engagement? What remedy might they secure by way of back-pay? To what extent can a respondent resist the remedy based on an alleged loss of trust and confide...
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THE RIGHTS, WRONGS, RISKS AND REGULATION OF AI AT WORK
Robin Allen KC, Cloisters and Mary Towers, Employment Rights Policy Officer in the Rights, Social Affairs and Economic department at the TUC
September 14, 2024
In this session the speakers, who worked together with Dee Masters to draft the TUC’s Artificial Intelligence (Regulation and Employment Rights) Bill, discussed • how AI is impacting the world of work, • the rights and obligati...
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BEST PRACTICE IN INVESTIGATIONS: AVOIDING COMMON PITFALLS
Arpita Dutt, Independent Investigator and Mediator, Arpita Dutt Consulting and Luke Watkeys, Dierctor & HR Consultant, Compose HR
September 13, 2024
During this interactive and practical session, Luke and Arpita delved into the anatomy of a workplace investigation. Drawing from their years of experience as investigators, they highlighted common pitfalls and discussed potential solutions...
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USING THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT TO CHALLENGE RESTRICTIONS ON THE ENFORCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
Naomi Ling, Outer Temple Chambers
February 29, 2024
In this session, Naomi Ling looked at some recent cases on Article 14 and compared the approach the courts have taken to it with our more familiar Equality Act/EU law approach. There was then a workshop which discussed the application of t...
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TACTICS AND STRATEGY IN WHISTLEBLOWING
Adam Ohringer and Clive Day Presentation (2024)
February 8, 2024
This talk looked at context, strategy and tactics of Whistleblowing Claims, including the following areas: Cultural and reputational issues context. Who does the law protect and does it really serve the public interest? Where does a cult...
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DISCLOSURE, DEMEANOUR AND MISSING EVIDENCE: WHAT EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS CAN LARN FROM VARDY v ROONEY [2022] EWHC 2017 (QB)
Gus Baker, Outer Temple Chambers
September 9, 2023
Gus Baker presented this paper for his workshop at the Society’s 2023 Annual Conference....
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RULE 50 AND ANONYMITY ORDERS
Mrs Justice Heather Williams DBE, Royal Courts of Justice
September 9, 2023
Mrs Justice Heather Williams, DBE presented this powerpoint at the Society’s 2023 Annual Conference....
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WHEN PRIVATE CONDUCT AMOUNTS TO MISCONDUCT: HAS THE PENDULUM SWUNG TOO FAR?
Claire Darwin KC, Matrix Chambers
September 9, 2023
Claire Darwin KC presented this powerpoint at the Society's 2023 Annual Conference...
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HOW TO WORK WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE AND TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Annmarie Carvalho, Director, The Carvalho Consultancy
September 8, 2023
In this interactive workshop, Annmarie Carvalho, a therapist, trainer and former solicitor at Farrer & Co discussed practical ways of working with vulnerability, the psychological dynamics involved and how we can take care of ourselves when...
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RETAINED EU LAW: THE ACT AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR LABOUR LAW
Professor Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union and Employment Law, University of Cambridge
September 8, 2023
Professor Catherine Barnard presented this powerpoint at the Society's 2023 Annual Conference....
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THE FUTURE OF THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Professor Douglas Brodie, Associate Principal for Social Inclusion at Strathclyde University
September 8, 2023
The session explored how the law of the employment contract might develop. Particular attention is paid to wider developments in the law of obligations such as the recognition of the importance of fair dealing and the significance of relati...
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TRADE UNIONS AND POLITICAL STRATEGY: A STRUCTURAL APPROACH
Dr Zoe Adams, King’s College, University of Cambridge
March 23, 2023
In this talk, Zoe Adams builds on the structural approach to labour law she has developed in previous works, with a view to exploring its strategic implications for legal and social actors, with a particular focus on trade unionism. In so d...
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LABOUR MIGRATION IN THE POST-BREXIT UK: TRANSFORMATION OR EVOLUTION
Dr Manoj Dias-Abey, University of Bristol
September 10, 2022
On 1 January 2021, free movement of persons between the United Kingdom and the European Union ended. The government has sought to emphasise the transformational nature of the new arrangements, although closer examination reveals that the ne...
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SIMPLIFYING LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE FOR EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS
Wonu Sanda, CM Murray LLP and Michael White, 11KBW
September 10, 2022
This document was produced for a workshop session at Industrial Law Society's 2022 Conference...
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