Wednesday 13 November 2019

A one-day conference
Unite the Union, London
9.30am - 3.00pm

About the Conference

It's time again for the most popular Institute of Employment Rights conference of the year, at which we bring together leading lawyers, academics and campaigners from across the UK to update delegates on developments in labour law over the previous 12 months and to suggest how workers can be better protected.

The government has indicated support for the recommendations put forth in the Taylor Review, publishing its own 'Good Work Plan'. The Plan ostensibly serves to protect those working in the so-called 'gig economy' but has been widely criticised for failing to make broad changes to a deeply flawed system of employment law.

Due to the dominance of the Brexit debate in Parliament, however, primary legislation has gone by the way side, and so developments to labour law made in the courts have taken on even greater importance. Our experts at Old Square Chambers – authors of our Labour Law Highlights series – will catch delegates up on the most significant decisions of the year.

As well as these important topics, our experts will discuss a wide range of burning issues from workplace surveillance to international human rights.

Please be aware our Employment Law Updates historically sell out very quickly – book your seat in good time to avoid disappointment.

Click here to download the full programme

Cost

A discount is available to those who pay upfront (before the date of the conference) either online or by cheque. Those who pay by invoice will pay full price.

Location

Unite the Union
128 Theobald's Road
London
WC1X 8TN

Additional Information

Click here for information on how to book, who should attend and CPD, NPP and EPP Accreditation

Book your place

To book by cheque or invoice, please fill out this form and return it via office@ier.org.uk or by post.

Speakers

Chaired by Nerys Owen, Labour Research Dept.

Stuart Brittenden, Old Square Chambers
Case law overview 2019

Paul Draycott, Doughty Street Chambers
Unfair dismissal & article 8 ECHR 1950

Neill Todd, Thompsons Solicitors
the good work plan: good enough?

Dave Smith, Blacklist Support Group
Spycops: State surveillance of trade unionists

Paul Scholey, Morrish Solicitors
Surveillance at work

Judge Brian Doyle, President of employment tribunals in England and Wales
The modernisation of employment tribunals: what do claimants want and need?