BUSINESSES in Herefordshire will have the chance to be updated on the very latest employment law changes at a seminar next month.

Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors' employment law seminars will be held at the Three Counties Hotel, Hereford, on October 22 from 12.30pm, commencing with networking and a buffet lunch.

The event is free to attend, although there is a £25 charge for HR professionals.

Guests will have the chance to hear about recent and forthcoming developments in employment law, network with fellow delegates and speak to members of Lanyon Bowdler’s experienced team.

Will Morse, who leads the firm’s employment practice in Herefordshire, said: “These events are always popular and are extremely useful for keeping businesses up to speed with employment law, which is ever-changing..

“We will be discussing changes to requirements for written statements of terms and conditions of employment, and recent court and tribunal decisions regarding working time, rest breaks, minimum wage record-keeping requirements, restrictive covenants and discrimination and harassment claims.

“We’ll look at harassment claims in more detail, including the impact of the #metoo movement on workplace relations, and how employers can minimise the risk of facing claims, or succeed with a statutory defence if they are brought.

“Related to this, we will dispel some myths about non-disclosure agreements - which are commonly referred to as NDAs - and which have been the subject of much media publicity.

“This will include guidance on when and how they can be used effectively and legally.

“There will be the opportunity to network with fellow delegates both before and after the seminar and the chance to speak to our employment team about any specific queries or points delegates would like to discuss with us.”

To book a place for this event, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk and search Employment Law Update - Autumn 2019 Hereford. For more information, email info@lblaw.co.uk or call 0800 652 3371.