Employment Tribunal Masterclass 2011

Advanced level update on recent developments and changes in relation to employment tribunal practice and procedure

Introduction

This highly acclaimed MasterClass, now an annual fixture in the Butterworths employment law conference calendar, will provide you with an advanced level update on recent developments and changes in relation to employment tribunal practice and procedure.

Complex tribunal litigation continues to be an issue for in-house legal teams and their legal advisers. The government’s recent consultation paper Resolving Workplace Disputes was launched to address the concerns of employers that more needs to be done to ensure that parties are able to bring workplace disputes to a close in the quickest and most cost effective way.

The proposals, which include measures such as increasing the unfair dismissal qualifying period from one to two years, will provide more time for employers and employees to resolve difficulties, and also give employers greater confidence in hiring people. The likely impact of the proposed reforms on procedure and whether it will streamline the employment tribunal process will be discussed together with advanced level guidance on the latest tools and tactics in the practice and procedure of employment tribunal claims.

Event details


Date:

Tuesday 11 October 2011

Location:

Montague on the Gardens
London, WC1B 5BJ

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6 CPD
Hours

Benefits

  • Learning the latest developments on the Government’s proposed employment tribunal reform
  • Avoiding the employment tribunal through mediation and early resolution
  • Practical application, tactics and strategies for handling complex tribunal claims
  • Getting to grips with handling bogus claims
  • Tactical advice on disclosure and legal privilege
  • Hearing the employment tribunal’s perspective on best practice in conducting litigation
  • Receiving clear guidance on different types of financial compensation and associated costs
  • Investigating the latest territorial issues
  • Reviewing the tribunal court’s decision – when to appeal and when not to?

Who Should Attend

The Employment Tribunal MasterClass is designed exclusively for experienced employment lawyers, both in-house and in private practice, as well as employment caseworkers and senior HR professionals who regularly handle employment tribunal work.