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Employment Law Update
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
The Employment Rights Bill continues to evolve as it moves through Parliament, and employers are preparing for one of the most significant shifts in employment law in years. To help you make sense of the latest developments, we’re delighted to be joined by Amanda Trewhella from our legal partner Freeths LLP, who will provide a clear, up-to-date overview of what’s changing and when the new rules are expected to take effect.
This one-hour session will cut through the noise and give you practical insight to help you plan for 2026 with confidence.
What we’ll cover

The latest position on the Employment Rights Bill
Key amendments made during its parliamentary stages
Expected timelines and what is likely to take effect first
Practical implications for employers and HR consultants
Live Q&A with legal experts from Freeths LLP

Who it’s for
Independent HR and People professionals, SMEs, in-house HR teams and anyone who needs a clear understanding of what the changes mean in practice.

Why join?
Legislation has shifted quickly over the past year. Staying ahead of these changes helps you advise clients, update policies and reduce risk across the organisations you support. With insight from Freeths LLP, this session offers a grounded and reliable briefing to help you start the year well-prepared.
Register your place and get a confident head start on the changes coming in 2026.

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Unfair Dismissal Reform: Are you prepared for the big shift?
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About
Employers may face greater scrutiny when dismissing staff, earlier rights for employees, and potentially higher financial risk when decisions go wrong.
This webinar will explore what the proposed changes mean in practice and how you can prepare now so you are ready to support clients with confidence when the new regime takes effect.

What we’ll cover

Making probationary periods work under the new regime
Efficient handling of performance issues
Dealing with employee non-cooperation
What unlimited compensation really means
Preparing your clients for the change

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Who it’s for
Independent HR and People professionals, HR teams and anyone who needs a clear understanding of what the changes mean in practice.

Why join?
Legislation has shifted quickly over the past year. Staying ahead of these changes helps you advise clients, update policies and reduce risk across the organisations you support.
With insight from Freeths LLP, this session offers a clear and reliable update to help you prepare for the changes ahead.
Register your place to stay ahead of the changes and be ready to support your clients with confidence.

Register

HRi London Meet-up: Real Conversations for Independent HR Professionals
2026-04-17 10:30 - 13:30 | Freeths London, 1 Vine Street, London, W1J 0AH, United Kingdom
Some HR conversations are just better in person.
If you’re working independently, you’ll know the ones — the nuanced, “it depends…” situations that are hard to fully unpack in a message or comment thread.
This meet-up is a chance to talk them through properly, with people who understand your world.

Overview
An informal, friendly space for HR Independents and those considering the move to meet, share experiences and build meaningful connections.
There’s something powerful about being in a room full of people who get it; the challenges, the decisions, and the reality of running an independent HR business.
This isn’t traditional networking.
It’s a space for real conversations, shared experiences and genuine connection.
We’ll be meeting at the London offices of our legal partner, Freeths.

Register

What to expect
Through a mix of facilitated discussions and relaxed networking, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Connect with fellow HR Independents
Share challenges and learn how others are navigating them
Explore collaboration and referral opportunities
Gain fresh ideas and perspectives for your consultancy

Format
10:30 Arrive and informal networking
11:00 Welcome & facilitated group discussions
11:45 Open networking & conversations
13:30 Close

Who it’s for
Whether you’re newly independent, more established or considering the move, this is a space to connect, learn and feel part of a like-minded community.

Booking
Spaces are limited to keep the experience personal and high-quality.
This event is free to attend.
Optional contributions of £5-£20 help support future HRi events, but there is no obligation.

Hosted at:
Freeths LLP, our legal partner — a top 50 full-service commercial law firm with 13 offices across the UK.

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Running Effective Investigations
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About Running Effective Investigations
We’re delighted to be joined by Amanda Trewhella from our legal partner Freeths LLP, and Kate Marston from Mast People Support. Amanda will provide a practical overview of how to approach and manage HR investigations effectively and with confidence, while Kate will bring a practical perspective through a real-world case study.

What we’ll cover

The role and remit of an investigator
Conducting effective witness interviews
Gathering and assessing evidence
Dealing with tricky issues
Preparing a robust investigation report
Case study from Kate Marston
Live Q&A with legal experts from Freeths LLP

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Who it’s for
Independent HR and People professionals, HR teams, business owners and anyone involved in managing or investigating workplace issues.

Why join?
With upcoming changes to unfair dismissal law expected from 1 January 2027, the risk of unfair dismissal claims is likely to increase.
Getting your processes right where a situation may lead to dismissal is therefore becoming more important.
This session will offer practical insight to help strengthen investigation approaches, processes and reporting in practice.

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HR Indies Meet-up: Guildford
2026-06-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Occupational Health Assessment Ltd | Guildford, Surrey Technology Centre, Guildford, GU2 7YG, United Kingdom
Some HR conversations are just better in person.
If you’re working independently, you’ll know the ones — the nuanced, “it depends…” situations that are hard to fully unpack in a message or comment thread.
This meet-up is a chance to talk them through properly, with people who understand your world.

Overview
An informal, friendly space for HR Independents and those considering the move to meet, share experiences and build meaningful connections.
There’s something powerful about being in a room full of people who get it; the challenges, the decisions, and the reality of running an independent HR business.
This isn’t traditional networking.
It’s a space for real conversations, shared experiences and genuine connection.
We’ll be meeting at the London offices of our legal partner, Freeths.

Register

What to expect
Through a mix of facilitated discussions and relaxed networking, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Connect with fellow HR Independents
Share challenges and learn how others are navigating them
Explore collaboration and referral opportunities
Gain fresh ideas and perspectives for your consultancy

Format
10:00 Arrive and informal networking
10:30 Welcome & facilitated group discussions
11:15 Open networking & conversations
13:00 Close

Who it’s for
Whether you’re newly independent, more established or considering the move, this is a space to connect, learn and feel part of a like-minded community.

Booking
Spaces are limited to keep the experience personal and high-quality.
This event is free to attend.
Optional contributions of £5-£20 help support future HRi events, but there is no obligation.

Hosted at:

Supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, providing rapid access to expert medical advice for businesses across the UK.
Free parking available at venue.

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