HR Professionals lunch: Upcoming employment law changes

Are you ready for upcoming employment law changes?

The Employment Rights Bill, expected to receive Royal Assent in early autumn 2025, will cover matters from probation to redundancy, zero hours to family‑friendly rights.

Laura Claridge will talk through what to expect, highlight other recent employment law developments, and create space to exchange ideas and ask questions.

What we’ll cover:

• Day‑one rights, probation and unfair dismissal tests (high‑level timeline and what to prepare now)

• Zero‑hours reforms and guaranteed‑hours models

• Family‑friendly rights updates

• ‘Fire and re‑hire’ proposals and consultation duties

• Recent case law highlights and practical actions for HR teams

Timings

12:30-13:00 - Arrival, registration and buffet

13:00–14:00 - Main event

About the speaker

Laura Claridge, Partner & Head of Employment, Clarkson Wright & Jakes (CWJ)

Laura advises on all aspects of employment law and HR issues, from day‑to‑day workplace matters (grievances, disciplinaries, sickness, contracts and handbooks) through to Employment Tribunal claims. Litigation experience includes unfair and wrongful dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination. Ranked in Chambers & Partners (UK 2025). Member of the Employment Lawyers Association and an Affiliate member of the CIPD.

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