Your Essential Guide: Clear Insights, Practical Actions, and Key Timelines
The same trusted, practical guidance you’ve come to expect—now in a refreshed format with interactive table sessions led by our specialist team to share experiences, answer your questions and allow you to plan with confidence.
This in-person event remains the go-to for HR professionals, in-house legal advisors, and business leaders who need clear answers on legislative changes and actionable steps to stay compliant.
🔍 What’s Included?
- Expert-led presentation on the latest employment law developments
- Table-based discussions for practical solutions and best practices
- Networking opportunities with peers and industry specialists
- Live voting and HR trend analysis
- Our popular prize draw quiz – win a £50 voucher or a donation to charity
- A variety of breakfast options
Key Topics for 2026 & 2027
We will be covering all key changes expected in 2026 & 2027, including the Employment Rights Bill and the following:
- Unfair Dismissal Reforms – New 6 month qualifying period and changes to compensation
- Fire and Rehire Practices – New restrictions & Statutory Code updates
- Zero & Low Hours Contracts – Employer duties & compensation rules
- Harassment Protections – Expanded obligations & whistleblowing safeguards
- Trade Union & Industrial Action – Recognition & workplace access rights
- Employment Tribunal Reforms – Updated rules & extended time limits
- Equality Action Plans & Menopause Support – Mandatory plans for large employers
- Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
- Agenda:
- Registration, Networking & Breakfast: 08:30 – 09:00
- Seminar and table discussions: 09:00 – 10:30
- Informal Networking (optional): 10:30 – 11:00
- Where: The Quad – One Station Hill, Garrard Street, Reading RG1 1NR
Register for this free briefing, here.
This is a very popular event so please reserve your place early.
Please note:
- We welcome all HR professionals (in-house or consultants), in-house counsel, company directors and anyone with HR responsibilities within their organisation. We may need to decline registrations which may fall outside of our target audience due to limited capacity.
- Photography and video production may be taking place at this event and these images may be used on FSP’s social media channels.
- By attending the event, you acknowledge that your image may be used in promotional messages on social media on grounds of our legitimate interests and in accordance with our privacy notice: https://www.fsp-law.com/privacy-policy/
- As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, or by responding to the confirmation email.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us and we will do our best to accommodate.
