Lancashire HR Employers Forum in Preston, Lancashire

Wednesday 18th March 2020 – 9.00am to 11.30am

Mercure Preston Samlesbury Hotel, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0UL

Chaired by Joanne Pickering of Forbes Solicitors

AGENDA

1.Light breakfast and Networking (9am to 9.30am)

2.Welcome and General Introduction (9.30am)

3.Katy Parkinson, Solicitor, Forbes Solicitors presenting on behalf of ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) 

Providing a summary of key employment law updates. 

4.Dr Michele Lawty-Jones, Director, Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub  

Development of the Lancashire Local Industrial Strategy - A brief presentation to describe development to-date, including highlights from the evidence base, the emerging themes and priorities, and a focus on developing an agile, productive and capable workforce across the Lancashire area.

5.Sally Leech, The Menopause Club and Menopause Club for Business & Emma Swan, Forbes Solicitors 

Sally is a qualified Women’s Health Coach, with specialist qualification in menopause transition. A member of the British Menopause Society and a strong background in senior HR roles Sally will be leading this session to discuss; why we need to talk about menopause in the workplace, the education summary - what/when/why, symptoms and treatments plus reasonable adjustments and line managers responsibilities. Emma Swan will then focus on the legal aspects of the Equality Act and the obligations from the employer.

6.Emma Swan, Partner, Employment, Forbes Solicitors 

A summary of recent cases which feature Claimants suffering with the menopause and their related claims.

7.Joanne Pickering, Director of HR & Training, Forbes Solicitors

Chair's Report. 

8.Any Other Business

9.Date of Next Meeting –TBC

Employment & HR Advice Clinic – from 11.30am to 12.00pm members of Forbes Solicitors Employment and HR Business Support Team will be available to answer any individual questions or queries you may have in relation to your organisation / employees.

Please note: In the event of over subscription, where two colleagues are wishing to attend from the same organisation, we may have to request only one attends. Community & Business Partners will be in touch the week before the Forum if applicable. 

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