Employment Law & HR Update (Grimsby)

Join Wilkin Chapman Rollits and Hays for a fast-paced, practical update on employment law reforms and recruiting trends, designed for HR and business leaders.

The employment law landscape is rapidly changing. In this session, we will cover the key issues that should be on employers’ radars in 2026, including:

• The Employment Rights Act 2025 – Understanding the key reforms coming in February, April and October.
• The Equality (Race and Disability) Bill – How the draft Bill (expected to be published in spring) will affect reporting, equal pay regulation and enforcement.
• Non-compete clauses – The Government’s proposed options for reducing the scope of these clauses in employment contracts.
• Immigration reforms – Ongoing changes that will affect recruitment and retention.

• AI in the workplace – How are organisations adapting, and what skills are in demand?
• Ways of working – Is hybrid still working, or are expectations shifting?
• Attracting talent – What really matters to candidates in 2026?

• Stay compliant and confident with upcoming changes
• Understand recruiting trends to attract and retain talent
• Gain practical insights you can implement straight away

• A concise legal update you can brief to your leadership team the same day
• A checklist of actions to align policies, contracts and manager guidance
• Insight into recruiting trends and salary benchmarks for 2026
• Practical strategies to future-proof your HR approach

Business owners, HR/people leaders, in‑house counsel, operations managers and line managers who lead teams and want pragmatic guidance on law, HR and recruitment.

Our speakers

Bringing more than two decades of experience advising businesses across the UK, Teresa provides strategic HR and employment law advice at board level, including major redundancy and restructure projects involving union consultation. She acts for national corporates and charities, guiding them through reorganisations, employee relations issues, policy reviews and training.

Katie provides practical, commercial advice on all aspects of employment law, supporting businesses from SMEs to PLCs. Her expertise spans day‑to‑day HR issues such as holiday pay, grievances and disciplinaries, through to complex redundancy and TUPE projects. She frequently represents clients in employment tribunals, undertaking her own advocacy, and is an active member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

With 25+ years in recruitment at Hays, Ruth specialises in HR appointments across South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, partnering with organisations on insight‑led talent strategies alongside personalised support for job seekers.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Wilkin Chapman Rollits, 26 Chantry Lane, Grimsby, United Kingdom

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