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Thursday 17th May 2012

Employment Law Advice Session with Kervin & Barnes

Date: Wednesday 29th September 2010

An interactive workshop, designed to take you through a real case scenario, at each stage evaluating actions to be taken and the potential ramifications of getting it wrong. The workshop will be followed by a short group discussion facilitated by a senior employment lawyer with over 15 years’ experience.

The session will guided attendees on how to manage absence lawfully and also consider answers to questions like:

  • What if the employee doesn’t answer our letters?
  • What if they’re caring for a sick or dying relative?
  • A colleague says they’re not really sick – how do I handle that?
  • Does the Disability Discrimination Act allow me to dismiss someone with a long-term illness?
  • What does the ACAS Code of Practice require me to do?
  • Do I have to pay if an employee goes off during a disciplinary investigation?  What do I do about progressing the matter while they’re off?
  • Are there any differences in the treatment of short- and long-term absences?
  • How do I explain their absence to the team if the employee doesn’t want me to talk about their condition?

Feedback from attendees:
"Very good, experienced and knowledgeable [speaker]."
"Excellent session" 
"Hilary was excellent, her pace was excellent. Very enjoyable session".

This session was presented by Hilary Norris from Kervin & Barnes: www.kervinandbarnes.co.uk