Employment case law update

You're invited to join the CIPD Branch in the Chilterns at Moorcrofts LLP for an informative lunchtime event, where their employment law team will share practical updates on some of the key legal developments affecting HR in 2025.

We’ll take a closer look at several recent cases that are shaping the employment landscape, including:

• Stedman v Haven Leisure – exploring neurodiversity in the workplace

• Hendy Group v Kennedy – understanding redundancy obligations

• Lutz v Ryanair – a key ruling on worker status and employment rights

• For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers – looking at how equality law interacts with gender definitions

Plus, more recent decisions with implications for HR practice and workplace policies.

This session is ideal for HR professionals who want to stay informed and confident in navigating the changing nature of employment law.

Bring along any questions, and the Moorcrofts legal experts will be on hand to offer guidance and practical insights.

Agenda

12:00 - Tea/coffee and introductions

12:15 – Presentation and Q&A

13:30 – Lunch and networking

14:00 – Close

Lunch (sandwiches, crisps and fruit/cake) will be provided.

As places are limited, please do cancel your booking if your circumstances change and you are unable to attend.

About the speaker

Lindsey Abbott (Partner on the Moorcrofts employment team)

Lindsey Abbott is an experienced employment solicitor, specialising in representing employers in Employment Tribunal in discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. She also has experience in judicial mediation and negotiating directly with opposing legal teams and via ACAS, to achieve settlement on a range of cases from public interest disclosure claims to race discrimination claims. Aside from contentious areas of employment law, Lindsey also provides advice on day-to-day employment law issues, from transfer of undertakings (TUPE) to advice on restrictive covenants.

Leah Walle is an experienced employment solicitor, specialising in negotiating Settlement Agreements both from the perspective of the Employer and the Employee. She has extensive expertise in handling unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, with a significant focus on sex discrimination, as well as pregnancy and maternity discrimination. Leah is also the author of BabySteps: A Guide to Maternity Leave and Maternity Pay, published by Law Brief Publishing Ltd.

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
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4. 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.
5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.
7. This is a Member's only event