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Discipline, dismissal and grievance: frequently asked questions
This webinar focuses on the top 10 questions we get from employers and employees about discipline, dismissal and grievances. For example:
- Who can an employee bring to a disciplinary hearing?
- I've just been dismissed for no reason, can my employer do that?
- I have raised a grievance but my employer is not responding, how long do they have to get back to me?
Register now for 'Discipline, dismissal and grievance: frequently asked questions'
Friday 26 July 2024, 10am to 10:30am
Employment contracts: frequently asked questions
This webinar focuses on the top 10 questions we get from employers and employees about employment contracts. For example:
- I have a restrictive covenant in my contact, is it enforceable?
- Is my contract still binding if I have not signed it?
- Can an employer withdraw a job offer after it has been accepted?
Register now for 'Employment contracts: frequently asked questions'
Tuesday 30 July, 1:30pm to 2pm
Redundancy, layoffs and TUPE: frequently asked questions
This webinar focuses on the top 10 questions we get from employers and employees about redundancy, layoffs and TUPE. For example:
- After TUPE, if existing staff are getting a pay rise, do transferred in staff also get paid more?
- How long does an employer have to issue notice of redundancy after the consultation ends?
- Is my redundancy selection unfair?
You will also have the opportunity to ask Acas advisers live questions during this webinar.
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Tuesday 6 August, 2pm to 2:30pm
Wages, National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: frequently asked questions
This webinar focuses on the top 10 questions we get from employers and employees about wages, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. For example:
- When should I receive the National Minimum Wage increase?
- The pay rise negotiations have finished and pay is being backdated. I left before it was agreed. Am I entitled to the rise for the time I was there?
- I am leaving my job and my employer is deducting training fees, can they do this?
You will also have the opportunity to ask Acas advisers questions during this webinar.
Register now for 'Wages, National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: frequently asked questions'
Thursday 8 August, 10am to 10:30am
Diversity and discrimination: frequently asked questions
This webinar focuses on the top 10 questions we get from employers and employees about diversity and discrimination. For example:
- My employer is changing my job role and it will have a negative impact on my disability. Can they do this?
- I’m being disciplined for behaviour linked to my disability. What can I do?
- I’m being bullied at work and I want to take legal action. Can I do this?
You will also have the opportunity to ask Acas advisers questions during this webinar.
Register now for 'Diversity and discrimination: frequently asked questions'
Wednesday 14 August, 2pm to 2:30pm
Managing a fair disciplinary procedure
For HR professionals and line managers, this webinar covers how to manage a fair disciplinary process. It will cover:
- when to consider an informal approach
- carrying out investigations
- disciplinary hearings
- the employee's right to be accompanied
- appeals
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 18 April 2024.
Managing grievances effectively
A well-handled grievance can resolve workplace conflict at an early stage, saving management time, employer costs and supporting good working relationships.
In this webinar Acas will explore how to manage a workplace grievance. It will cover:
- the importance of dealing with informal complaints in preventing workplace issues escalating
- how to recognise a formal grievance and conduct a hearing in line with the Acas Code of Practice
- the role of emotional intelligence when dealing with grievances
- managing relationships after a grievance
You will also have the opportunity to ask Acas advisers live questions during this webinar.
Register now for 'Managing grievances effectively'
Thursday 22 August, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Mental health at work
Workplaces can have an impact on our mental health as we spend roughly a third of our life at work. The way in which we address mental health in the workplace will determine whether that impact is positive or negative.
This webinar looks at how employers can positively support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. It will cover:
- an introduction to mental health and relevant legislation
- the Acas framework for positive mental health
- supporting mental health in practice
- case study examples
You will also have the opportunity to ask Acas advisers questions during this webinar.
Register now for 'Mental health at work'
Thursday 29 August, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Investigations and disciplinaries: how to manage and disclose information
This webinar is designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It will cover:
- what information an employer should give to someone being investigated
- when to retain investigation records
- whether witnesses can stay anonymous
- what to include in a letter inviting someone to a disciplinary meeting
- the role of a companion in a disciplinary hearing
Register now for 'Investigations and disciplinaries: how to manage and disclose information'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 24 April 2024.
Carer's leave: the law explained
In this webinar, we will look at the new law on carer's leave that came into effect in April. It will cover:
- the new law
- eligibility criteria
- how someone can take carer's leave
- notice periods for taking carer's leave
- risks for employers who get it wrong
Register now for 'Carer's leave: the law explained'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 17 April 2024.
Flexible working requests: a case study and the law
In this webinar, we will look at the latest legislation changes affecting flexible working requests. It will cover:
- an overview of the law
- the Acas Code of Practice
- examples of flexible working
- rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
Register now for 'Flexible working requests: a case study and the law'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 10 April 2024.
Disciplinary procedures: dealing with the unexpected
This webinar is designed for small and medium-sized businesses. We'll explore what employers can do when a disciplinary procedure is disrupted. It will cover:
- the process of a fair and reasonable disciplinary procedure
- what to consider when an employee is off sick during a disciplinary procedure
- how to deal with a grievance that's raised during a disciplinary procedure
- steps to take when an employee is absent from a disciplinary procedure
Register now for 'Disciplinary procedures: dealing with the unexpected'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 30 April 2024.
Let's talk about menopause at work
For employers and HR managers, this webinar discusses the importance of supporting those experiencing the menopause. It includes:
- what the menopause is and who it affects
- how it can affect people at work
- legal responsibilities for employers
- how organisations and managers can support staff
- case studies of people's experiences
Register now for 'Let's talk about menopause at work'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 30 May 2024.
Inclusive workplaces: making changes to better support neurodiversity
This webinar is for employers wanting to learn more about neurodiversity and inclusivity at work. It will cover:
- supporting and managing neurodivergent staff
- reasonable adjustments
- making your recruitment process more accessible
- creating an inclusive environment
Register now for 'Inclusive workplaces: Making changes to better support neurodiversity'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 21 May 2024.
Reasonable adjustments: how to get them right
This webinar will help employers understand, identify and implement reasonable adjustments. It will cover:
- the legal responsibilities for employers
- different types of reasonable adjustments
- how to overcome challenges with practical solutions
- ways to encourage inclusion in your organisation
Register now for 'Reasonable adjustments: how to get them right'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
Sickness absence: supporting your staff
This webinar looks at how employers can effectively manage sickness and the return to work process. It will cover:
- different types of absence
- how to support employees at work to help reduce absence
- how to support staff during absence
- long covid
- how to put in place and maintain a successful return to work
Register now for 'Sickness absence: supporting your staff'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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