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Employment Law Conference

  • The Signet Library Parliament Square Edinburgh, EH1 1RF Scotland (map)

A popular fixture in the WS Society’s education programme, the WS Employment Law Conference is back at the Signet Library on 28 September 2023. The conference agenda provides an update across both fundamental and emerging issues in employment law, for practitioners at all stages of their career path. We are delighted Jason Galbraith-Marten KC (Cloisters) will be joining us from London, with a keynote address on worker status to include some provocation on the implications of recent Supreme Court case law in this area.  The conference is a key event for all employment lawyers and HR professionals. The event is chaired by Innes Clark WS (Morton Fraser).

Speakers:

  • Jason Galbraith-Marten KC (Cloisters)

  • Innes Clark WS (Partner, Morton Fraser)

  • Jennifer Skeoch WS (Partner, Burness Paull)

  • Stephen Miller WS (Partner, Clyde & Co)

  • Sarah Gilzean (Partner, Morton Fraser)

Sessions:

  • Employment status and the UK Supreme Court

  • Employment law - what’s new and what to expect in 2023

  • Inclusion and Management of Protected Beliefs in the Workplace

  • Case law review: the top 3 employment cases of 2022/2023

  • Neurodivergence in the workplace  - recent developments and the legal position

Delegate rates:

Writers to the Signet: £120 + VAT

Standard rate: £150 + VAT

Law student/trainee solicitor: £80 + VAT

All rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library.

CPD/TCPD: 3 hours (Law Society of Scotland)

For further information, please contact Anna Bennett WS

Earlier Event: 21 September
Professional Negligence Law Conference
Later Event: 5 October
Private Client Conference