A popular fixture in the WS Society’s education programme, the WS Employment Law Conference is back on 29 September 2022. The conference agenda provides an update across both fundamental and emerging issues in employment law. We are delighted to be joined by the newly appointed President of the Employment Tribunal (Scotland), Judge Susan Walker, who will reflect on judicial developments arising out of the pandemic and beyond. Leading UK barrister, Sean Jones KC, also returns to the speakers’ roster. The conference is a key event for all employment lawyers and HR professionals. The event is chaired by Innes Clark WS (Morton Fraser).

Speakers:

• ­ Judge Susan Walker (President, Employment Tribunal Scotland)

• Sean Jones KC (11KBW)

• Innes Clark WS (Partner, Morton Fraser) (Conference chairman)

• Alison Woods (Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP)

• Stephen Miller WS (Partner, Clyde & Co)

Sessions include:

• ­ What’s new and what to expect – employment law round-up 2022

• Judge Walker’s view from the bench – developments to the Tribunal Service in Scotland

• Bonuses and discretion – current concerns and case law

• Case law update: the top 3 cases of 2022

Full programme details to be announced soon.

Rates:

• ­Writer to the Signet: £120 plus VAT

• Standard rate: £150 plus VAT

• Student/Trainee solicitor: £80 plus VAT

All rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library

CPD: 3 hours (Law Society of Scotland).

For more information, please contact Anna Bennett WS.