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Wrigleys' Employment Law Conference for CharitiesChanging Landscapes in the Modern Workplace

Thursday 19th June, 2025 |
Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds LS1 2HA

This is a paid for event

We are pleased to present the full agenda for our upcoming Employment Law Conference for Charities. This conference is designed for senior leadership teams, HR professionals responsible for people matters across the sector.

The agenda includes focused breakout sessions on data protection, sexual harrassment and managing grievances within disciplinary procedures, alongside keynote presentations addressing:

  • The implications of artificial intelligence on the employment relationship
  • Alcohol culture in the workplace and its impact on organisational wellbeing
  • Findings of the report 'Black women's experience of sexual harassment in the workplace' by the Black Women and Sexual Harassment Advisory Group

This conference offers a timely opportunity to network with peers, keep up to date with legistrative and case law developments and share best practice.

Please see pricing information

Programme

Registration and refreshments

Merchants Hall

Welcome and Introduction

Alacoque Marvin, a partner in Wrigleys' charities and employment team 

 

Herringbone Suite 

Legislation Update

Alacoque Marvin, a partner in our charities and employment team 

In this update, Alacoque will explore the key upcoming changes in the Employment Rights Bill.

 

Herringbone Suite 

Artificial Intelligence and the Employment Relationship

Keynote speech

 

Andy Charlwood is a Professor at The University of Leeds 

Andy is an expert in HR and people analytics, AI and algorithmic management in HR and healthcare workforce management. Join him as he gives a keynote speech on Artificial Intelligence and how it is developing in the world of employment.

 

Herringbone Suite 

Refreshment break

Merchants Hall

Breaking the silence: Black Women’s Experience of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Keynote speech

 

Michelle Codrington-Rogers currently holds the chair of the TUC Black Women and Sexual Harassment Working Group 

Having spoken widely on the crucial topics of equality and Black representation, Michelle will share her insights on Black women's experience of sexual harassment in the workplace.

 

Herringbone Suite 

12:00 - 13:05 Breakout Session

Please select which breakout you would like to attend

Breakout 1A: Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Practical Steps for Employers

Colin Walker is Head of Safeguarding and Jenny Cooke is an Early Intervention Coordinator, both at Safeline

They will deliver a session that will provide a greater understanding of sexual harassment, including what it looks like, its impact and the legal responsibilities, as well offering practical support on how organisations can create safer workplaces by implementing effective policies and procedures. They will also highlight what support and resources are available for employees. 

Breakout 1B: Breach! New Technologies, New Threats to Personal Data

Nick Dunn is an associate in our charities and social economy team 

New technologies provide charities with a significant opportunity to enhance their use of data, but they also present new threats to the data held. Employees are the first line of defence, but also the greatest vulnerability. This breakout session explores some of the emerging data breach trends and how you can help your employees recognise and prevent them.

Lunch

Merchants Hall

14:00 - 15:00 Breakout Session

Please select which breakout you would like to attend

Breakout 2A: Getting Ready for Day One Unfair Dismissal Rights

Michael Crowther is an associate in our charities and employment team 

The Employment Rights Bill proposes to grant all employees day one protection from unfair dismissal (but it’s a bit more complicated than that). Our employment law associate Michael Crowther will guide you through exactly what the proposed change to the law is, what the practical implications for employers are and how you and your organisation can get ready for it.

Breakout 2B: Balancing act - Navigating Grievances During the Disciplinary Process

Alexandria Evans is an associate in our charities and employment team 

It is increasingly common for employees to raise grievances when facing warnings or dismissal. How do you decide whether to suspend the disciplinary process or continue? Employment law associate Alexandria Evans will discuss fair disciplinary practices, what a grievance is, who can raise one, and why. Alex will also cover when to pause the disciplinary process, how to handle both processes together, and how long to pause if needed.

Refreshment break

Merchants Hall

'Just Have One'

Keynote speech

 

Janet Hadley is the Director of Choose Sunrise

According to statistics from the Choose Sunrise website, 3 out of every 4 people seeking help for alcohol addiction are in employment. How can employers contribute to employees' wellness by offering alternative options? During this session, Janet will take us through her own personal journey and discuss how we can create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, regardless of their drinking choices.  

Case Law Update for Charities

Alacoque Marvin, a partner in our charities and employment team 

In this case law update, Alacoque will discuss recent case law including the Supreme Court judgment clarifying the definition of "sex", "woman" and "man" under the Equality Act. 

 

Herringbone Suite

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