Getting it right - discrimination law and the Equality Act 2010 in the workplace

A Guardian Professional half-day seminar for HR managers The Guardian's half-day seminar on 3 March 2011 will update HR managers on the latest on the latest developments in discrimination law and the Equality Act 2010. Timed so that the Equality Act will have been in force for almost 6 months and with additional provisions (such as combined discrimination) due to come into force. This half-day seminar goes beyond summary guides and offers you the opportunity to hear practical guidance, up-to-the-minute changes and case-studies, and to ask questions. It will look at the practical aspects of what we now know about this major change in the law and give you the opportunity to share and understand the experiences of a range of organisations. You will come away with a thorough understanding of the law and how to apply it to your organisation. The seminar will close with a networking lunch and optional tour of the Guardian. Who should attend? * HR managers * In-house legal * Equality and diversity officers Benefits of attending: * Expert analysis of current discrimination law under the Equality Act 2010 * A guide to implementation, 6 months on * Insightful case studies * Tools for auditing, monitoring and reviewing your policies and practices Seminar leader: Michael Bradshaw, Partner, Charles Russell LLP Michael Bradshaw is a partner in the leading Employment and Pensions Group at Charles Russell LLP. He specialises in all aspects of employment law and advises businesses from a range of sectors on day-to-day matters and major projects alike. His client base comprises national and international businesses and he regularly advises on reorganisations, collective labour relations and senior or contentious terminations. He has considerable experience in contentious matters and has acted in leading reported cases on TUPE and agency workers. Michael is highly rated by Chambers and Partners, a leading directory on the legal profession in the UK. He is a regular external speaker and also contributes to the HR press. He has also devised the Charles Russell LLP Equality Act Auditing and Training services to assist clients in dealing with the Equality Act 2010. For more information, please call 0203 353 4059 or email [email protected]. Click here to book online. This content is brought to you by Guardian Professional.