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Conference

Employment Rights Act 2025, AI and the future workplace: a practical conference

16 April 2026 09:45 - 14:00

HCR Wright Hassall, Olympus Avenue, Royal Leamington Spa, CV34 6BF

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Conference delegates learning about the Employment Rights Act

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) introduces the most significant update to workplace protections in over a decade. At the same time, organisations are adapting to fast‑developing workplace technologies, new expectations of flexibility and the increasing use of AI in day‑to‑day decision‑making.

This practical conference is designed for anyone responsible for people, policy, compliance or organisational change. Through expert-led briefings, real‑world examples and interactive breakouts, you’ll gain clarity on the new legislation, understand how AI is shifting workplace practice and leave with tools to strengthen processes and prepare your organisation for the year ahead.

Agenda

9.45am - 10.00am

Arrival and networking

10.00am - 10.05am

Welcome and introduction

10.05 - 10.30am

The new employment landscape: HR and legal readiness for the Employment Rights Act 2025 with Guy Hollebon, Legal Director, Adam Morris, Associate and Sarah Price, Associate

10.30am - 10.45am

Tea and coffee break

10.45am - 11.30am

Breakout sessions for attendees (please select your session when booking):

- Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace with Guy Hollebon and Sarah Price

- Beyond the tick-box: whistleblowing compliance and building a real speak-up culture with Ben Stanton, Partner and Adam Morris

11.30am - 12.00pm

Morning insights: your questions answered - Q&A session with our expert team

12.00pm - 12.45pm

Lunch and networking

12.45pm - 1.30pm

How to investigate grievances fairly and objectively when AI is at play with Claire Tait, Partner, HCR Law and Stephanie Hallett of HCR Law

1.30pm - 2.00pm

HR meets AI: policies, pitfalls and practical guardrails panel discussion

Chair

Claire Tait, Partner, HCR Law

Panellists

Simon Drinkwater, Founder, Vantor Advisory – Your Trusted Conscience for the AI-era

Birju Pujara, Founder and CEO of Profile Health

Danny Leitch, Managing Director of Bold IT

Frank Jennings, Partner at HCR Law

2.00pm

Conference close

 

How can employers prepare confidently for what’s coming?

The ERA 2025 will require employers to update contracts, handbooks, sick pay arrangements and key procedures including probation, performance, conduct and redundancy. These updates take time to get right, especially where consultation, communication or manager capability building is needed.

At the same time, workplaces are evolving. AI is influencing how decisions are made, what counts as evidence, and how disputes emerge. Managers need clarity and organisations need consistent, well‑designed processes to reduce risk and support fair outcomes. This conference provides the space to step back, make sense of these developments and understand the practical steps that will help you prepare - not only for the ERA 2025, but for the wider changes shaping the future workplace.

Who should attend?

· HR directors, heads of HR/ER and HR business partners

· People leaders with responsibility for policy, compliance or employee relations

· Operational leaders managing teams or decision‑making processes

· In‑house professionals advising on procedures or disputes

· Anyone supporting organisational change, people management or future‑workplace planning.

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To secure your place, please complete the booking form below.

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