Legal events, webinars and training

Eversheds Sutherland provides thought leadership, legal updates and horizon scanning through our events, webinars and training courses. Our programme of events, webinars and training courses are designed to keep you up to date with key challenges you face on a daily basis.

If you have any queries about our free webinars or events please email webinars@eversheds-sutherland.com .

For queries about our paid virtual training sessions, please email employmenttraining@eversheds-sutherland.com or call +44 113 200 4040

20th Annual labor relations in-person conference: Union and workforce engagement in challenging times
Our 20th Annual Labor Relations Conference will be delivered in-person in our Eversheds Sutherland London office. Join us to hear our great line-up of speakers, ask questions, get involved in the debate and network in-person with your peers.
Belgian employment law training
An employer could terminate an employee with immediate effect via WhatsApp or even verbally. There is no concept of garden leave in Belgium. No obligation to set up a performance improvement plan in case of under performance. Language is key – if the documents are drafted in the wrong social language, the documents may be considered null and void.
Collective labor, trade unions and industrial relations - UK law and best practice
The training will not just look at the law, but also how to deal with ‘real life’ issues. Whether unionised or not, collective labor and employee relations are an important part of many organisations, in both the private and public sectors, with engaged employees underpinning a productive and positive workplace.
Cross border working - international remote working and international assignments
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic remote working has become far more wide spread. In the past when employees worked in another jurisdiction it was usually as part of an international assignment initiated by the employer.
Diversity and inclusion conference - intergenerational fairness
Intergenerational fairness has increasingly become a focus area for employers with the pandemic highlighting perceived inequalities and the need to address generational issues in employment strategies.
Dutch employment law training
Employee rights are well protected under Dutch law, especially in dismissal cases, but employers are able to swiftly adjust staff levels in their company due to changes in, for example a fluctuation in workload. A wide variety of options are available for employers to hire people in a flexible manner provided that the rules are used properly.
Education webinar: Litigation Snapshot 2
A look at a topical area in the world of dispute management or litigation. How to understand the issues and management the financial, strategic, legal and reputational risks To make these sessions as topical as possible for education institutions we will advertise the areas we will cover on each of our webinars around 6 weeks in advance.
Education webinar - An introduction to contracts for education institutions
This short session is aimed at anyone in an education institution with responsibility for drafting or reviewing business to business contracts. It is an introductory session for those who are not legally trained but are either new to contracting or are looking to refresh their general contracting knowledge.
Education webinar - An introduction to M&A for education institutions
This session is aimed at those institutions who are looking to either acquire or dispose of a part of their businesses through an asset or share sale. This is an introductory session for those who are either new to M&A or are looking to refresh their knowledge on the different stages of an M&A transaction and the key issues to be considered at each of those stages.
Education webinar - An Introduction to trans-national agreements for education institutions
This session will cover an introduction to academic collaborations and contracts with international agents.
Education webinar - Apprenticeship employer agreements
This session will cover an introduction to these agreements and the ESFA Funding rules which underpin them.
Education webinar - Capturing IP: securing IP rights in lecture capture and remote learning
This webinar is an introduction to the IP rights and related issues that frequently arise in situations of remote learning and lecture capture, including practical tips and guidance to improve your institution’s position, policies and practices’.
Education webinar - Casual and term-time working models – practical and legal issues
The pandemic has increased the move away from the traditional working model of full-time permanent contracts. Alongside this, recent case law has shone a spotlight on the rights of staff who work variable or part-time hours, including in relation to holiday entitlements, whilst sector trade unions continue to campaign against casualisation and what they see as the exploitation of some of their members.
Education Webinar - Charity law refresher and update
The session will also include a brief update on the latest charity law developments.
Education webinar - Company law refresher for education institutions
We will provide a refresher on the administration of companies from a company law perspective.
Education webinar - Disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments
In 2022 more employment tribunal claims were brought for disability discrimination than for any other protected characteristic. This reflects what we see in practice in acting for institutions, with claims for discrimination arising from disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments being particularly prevalent.
Education webinar - Equality, diversity and inclusion: current developments and emerging trends for the sector
In this session, we will explore this changing landscape and consider recent case law developments and legislation to draw out some key legal themes for institutions as they strive to be truly inclusive workplaces.
Education Webinar - Governance and legal refresher for academy trusts
This refresher session is primarily aimed at those within Trusts who lead on governance matters, but will also be of interest to those who lead on operational issues and to trustees/governors who wish to understand their role within the Trust.
Education webinar - Hot topics for HR
In this six monthly update, we will look at the recent and forthcoming changes with a particular focus on those most relevant for the education sector.
Education webinar - HR essentials – managing difficult HR matters with confidence
This session looks at how to achieve effective outcomes; avoid disproportionate time, process and resources; and protect the institution’s (and your) reputation. Whilst at the same time balancing this against the potential costs of losing an employment claim, any adverse publicity and the time and consequences of following a risk averse process
Education webinar - IP commercialisation for education institutions
In this webinar we will look at:
Education Webinar - Joint ventures for education institutions
There are more models for joint ventures across the education sector than ever before: Institutes of Technology, research institutes, joint schools, UTC’s, National Colleges and service sharing vehicles to name but a few.
Education webinar - Litigation Snapshot 3
A look at a topical area in the world of dispute management or litigation. How to understand the issues and management the financial, strategic, legal and reputational risks
Education webinar - Pensions education sector annual conference 2023
Following the success of our previous pensions education sector conferences, we welcome you to join us for our 2023 conference. As last year, this year's conference will be held virtually. Featuring a range of speakers, the conference will provide you with the knowledge to better understand pension issues in the sector.
Education webinar - Procurement
This session will identify the headline changes, and help education institutes understand the changes they will need to implement.
Education webinar - Protecting your IP when contracting with third parties – IP development and exploitation agreements
In this webinar we will look at :
Education webinar - Restructuring, redundancy and contractual variation
Restructuring is an important issue in the current economic climate. Institutions are facing uncertainty over the impact of government cuts on their various funding streams as well as the legacy of Brexit on areas such research funding and student recruitment and fees.
Education webinar - Subsidiary companies – legal considerations
There are a number of reasons for an education institution establishing a subsidiary company – for trading purposes, brand protection, to enable alternative pension arrangements etc.
Education webinar - The skilled worker route - what do you need to know and how do you remain compliant?
On the one hand the new rules have made it easier to sponsor workers by reducing the salary and skill requirements, removing the circumstances in which restricted certificates of sponsorship were needed and dispensing with the onerous provisions on carrying out a resident labour market test.
Education webinar - UK GDPR update for HR professionals
A practical look at the current data protection landscape helping you understand key issues and benchmark common compliance responses.
Education webinar - Under the microscope – conducting successful employee investigations
We will provide an overview of each stage of the investigation process, from planning to the preparation of an investigation report. We will also examine some of the legal and practical challenges that you may face when conducting an investigation and how those may be managed.
French employment law training
Based on the Napoleonic code and amended by statute ever since, French employment law is markedly different from the UK’s.
German employment law training
Germany is a major trading partner for many countries throughout the world, not to mention the most important single market in the European Union.
Germany - working with the works council
It is a widespread belief among HR experts of multinational companies that it is extremely difficult to operate in Germany; some foreign companies may even refrain from setting-up a well-staffed business presence on the German market because they believe that endless negotiations with employee representatives are unavoidable.
Harmonisation of employment contracts and policies across Europe
Managing teams of people is challenging at the best of times. Working across European borders is even more difficult due to cultural and legal differences.
Immigration UK Business – sponsor licencing course
Following the end of freedom of movement and major changes to the UK points based immigration system, businesses are increasingly looking to sponsor individuals to fulfil roles in the UK and those with sponsor licences need to be up to date in terms of the obligations and duties that sponsorship entails.
Immigration UK - Right to work in 2023
There have been major changes to the right to work checking processes in the last year. Adjustments made by organisations to immigration compliance processes following the end of the Brexit transition period and adjusted right-to-work requirements continue to require careful consideration and review.
Ireland & Northern Ireland employment law - key differences with Great Britain
The Irish and UK legal systems have many similarities. However in an employment law context those similarities can be deceptive. In addition, the fact that employment law in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter means that there are, in reality, three different employment law jurisdictions across the UK and Ireland, namely Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Italian employment law training
Italy probably has the most complex employment law in Europe. Did you know that in Italy: there are more than 400 national collective agreements in force; four different categories of employees, all subject to specific (and different) rules and regulations; and that unfair dismissal claims can, and do, result in compulsory reinstatement and awards of more than 40 months of salary?
Keeping you connected: In-House Counsel Legal Update
We are delighted to invite you to our Spring 2023 Update which will take place in three of our office locations. We hope that this will enable you to connect with your networks and to make new connections across the in-house community.
Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) employment law training
This Nordic employment training course covers, in turn, an introduction to the employment law systems of Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. We will also share the experience we have gained in assisting clients with their operations in the Nordic region, and provide comparisons and contrasts with the UK.
Pensions for HR: demystifying pension basics
Pensions used to be the responsibility of pension specialists in the “pension department”. However, the introduction of auto-enrolment, the need to change costly pension schemes, an increasing focus on flexible benefit packages and the popularity of salary sacrifice has resulted in pensions becoming a mainstream HR issue.
Restructuring and redundancies across Europe
Managing teams of people is challenging at the best of times. Working across European borders in multiple jurisdictions is even more difficult due to cultural and legal differences.
Swiss employment law training
Switzerland is chosen by many multinational companies as a base for their European or global cross-border business activities, largely because of its advantageous investment climate. Swiss employment law is known as being more liberal than other adjacent jurisdictions. While the fundamental principle of contractual freedom is predominant, it is still important to understand the statutory minimal standard and the social protection mechanisms provided by Swiss law.
The student route – Education webinar - what do you need to know and how do you remain compliant?
The Student route, formerly the Tier 4 immigration route, continues to remain a challenging and complex route, particularly following the impact of Covid affecting day to day sponsor compliance and the gradual lifting of those restrictions, making way for a number of changes to the way in which the Student route operates.
TUPE across Europe: a comparative view of France, Netherlands, Germany and the UK
Under the European Acquired Rights Directive, employees sometimes transfer automatically from one employer to another on their existing terms and with continuous service. It is tempting to think that the rules that apply will be the same across Europe but because Member States implement their legislation differently, this is far from true. This assumption can have costly consequences for businesses.
UK employment law training
The United Kingdom (UK) comprises the whole of the island of Great Britain (GB) - containing England, Wales and Scotland - plus Northern Ireland. However, technically, “UK employment law” is a misnomer.
US employment law training
The United States is a complex marketplace and employment rules vary significantly across the states. Our training course is led by a US lawyer with over 30 years’ experience advising companies ranging from large multinationals to small start-up enterprises.

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