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.

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Upcoming events, webinars and training

Adjustments - what is reasonable?
When a disabled job applicant or employee is ‘substantially’ disadvantaged, the employer has a legal duty to make ‘reasonable’ adjustments. The difficulty is that what is reasonable depends upon the circumstances of each case, and upon the size and resources of the employer. As workplaces become more inclusive of older and disabled workers, as technology and work patterns change and good practice expectations rise, managers face an ever broadening range of requests.
A new immigration system – what it will mean for your recruitment of non-British/Irish staff and an update on the implications of covid-19 - webinar
There are fundamental changes to the UK’s immigration rules in the pipeline. These will result in a new immigration system applying to non-British and Irish citizens and will not just therefore mean changes to the existing provisions in respect of your recruitment of staff from outside the EEA but will also extend your institution’s compliance obligations to EEA nationals who have up until now have been exempt from the rules due to their right to freedom of movement
A new immigration system – what it will mean for your recruitment of non-British/Irish students and an update on the implications of covid-19 - webinar
There are fundamental changes to the UK’s immigration rules in the pipeline.
An introduction to contracts - what to look out for when negotiating
We will look at the legal essentials for contract formation and the meaning of some common clauses found in contracts.
An introduction to trans-national agreements
This session will cover an introduction to academic collaborations and contracts with international agents. We will also cover topics such as due diligence, common clauses, local advice and what to do when things go wrong.
Apprenticeship employer agreements
This session will cover an introduction to these agreements and the ESFA Funding rules which underpin them. We will also cover topics such as:
Atypical/irregular hours workers
The issue of atypical workers is an important one for the sector with it trying to balance modern working practices and the desire for flexible working against allegations of exploitation and the trade unions campaign against casualisation.
Building your knowledge - Our real estate training programme
The objective is to provide focused training on core issues with a view to enhancing knowledge of these topics and assisting your team to provide a top quality service to your colleagues and clients.
Challenging times in the new regulatory regime – when and how to challenge the OfS
Two years in, the way OfS is exercising its powers is really starting to shape the sector. The dynamics between an institution and its regulators can be complicated but getting the relationship right is ever more critical for any institution to thrive. In this session we’ll take an overview of the regulatory landscape, review the recent case law and guidance on the way OfS is operating and consider when and how to exercise options for appeal, complaint and judicial challenge.
Charity law for educational institutions
In this session we will cover key charity issues for institutions including:
Company Law Refresher - webinar
We will provide a refresher on the administration of companies from a company law perspective. The session will cover:-
Compliance with Tier 2 sponsor obligations - webinar
Education providers who employ or wish to employ non-EEA staff need to sponsor them, most likely under the Tier 2 (General) route. Tier 2 has been subject to a number of recent changes and although the sponsorship system may well change fundamentally from 2021, in the interim institutions need to comply with the current rules.
Compliance with Tier 4 sponsor obligations and update - webinar
Education providers who teach or wish to teach non-EEA students need to be Tier 4 sponsor licence holders. Tier 4 has been subject to a number of recent changes and although the sponsorship system may well change fundamentally from 2021, in the interim institutions need to comply with the current rules.
Cyber security and pension schemes
The Pensions Regulator has issued guidance on cyber security, highlighting the need for trustees to be aware of their “responsibilities in respect of cyber resilience” and to “receive regular training and have access to skills and expertise to understand and manage cyber risk”.
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.
Employee relations - working effectively with your union and employee representatives
Many senior managers lack experience of working with unions and employee representatives.
Essentials for academy clerks and company secretaries
Becoming an academy confers legal responsibilities under company and charity law which many schools and sponsors are unfamiliar with.
European HR - restructuring and redundancies across Europe
The COVID-19 crisis and the severe impact it is having on economies across the globe is forcing many businesses to consider restructuring their businesses to cut costs and adapt to the new economic and business landscape. Managing reorganisations is challenging at the best of times. Doing so in multiple jurisdictions which have heavily regulated employment law regimes that differ significantly in their approach is even more difficult.
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.
GDPR update for HR professionals - webinar
Although the provisions of GDPR came into force in May 2018, the implications of the changes are still being felt. In this six monthly update for HR professionals in the education sector we will provide a refresher on the definitions and key points; look at practical solutions from an operational perspective and consider the implications of Brexit.
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.
Handling complex, reputationally sensitive and high value disputes in the world of Covid-19
In this session we look at high value/reputationally sensitive disputes in the education sector. Running a university or Higher Education Institution is always a complicated business – and never more so than now. The sector is facing a time of unprecedented change.
Hot topics for HR – webinar
The combination of a new government and the UK leaving the EU is likely to mean further changes to employment law. 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.
How to effectively settle a dispute – what are the options for dispute resolution and what are the differences? - webinar
Alternative forms of dispute resolution are becoming ever more common. Encouraged by the courts and increasingly favoured by parties, options such as mediation, arbitration and adjudication are becoming more widely used. But what are the differences and what are the pros and cons? We’ll consider the options and also look at other settlement tactics including Part 36 and Calderbank offers; the factors which may influence tactics and what to use when.
Investigating and managing sexual harassment complaints against staff - latest developments and key legal issues for HR professionals
The issue of sexual harassment continues to be high profile with widespread local, national and international coverage across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. This has included widespread discussion and analysis of the issue in the education sector and an examination of how institutions currently deal with such allegations and whether their current practices and policies are fit for purpose.
IP commercialisation for education institutions - webinar
In this webinar for education institutions we will cover:
Irish employment law training
The Irish and UK legal systems have many similarities. However, in an employment context those similarities can be deceptive.
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?
Joint ventures
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. Each of these models is unique and we could never explain the detail of each in one session. But all educational joint ventures have some key aspects in common and risks which should be considered. We will look at a framework for legally risk assuring any joint venture.
Key learnings - Real Estate Litigation breakfast seminar series 2020
The objective is to provide focused training on core issues with a view to enhancing knowledge of these topics and assisting your team to provide a top quality service to your colleagues and clients. Each session will provide at least one hour of CPD and will be held at our Manchester office over a light breakfast. To book on to a particular session or sessions, please contact Kasia, on + 0161 831 8356 or at KatarzynaSlojka-Bielecka@eversheds-sutherland.com
Legal privilege in practice - how it’s won and lost and strategies for effective document management - webinar
We’ll take a look at the rules around disclosure and privilege and discuss some practical strategies for effective document management. We’ll also look at the new disclosure pilot which affects the disclosure rules for many court cases with effect from 1 January 2019.
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.
Nuts and bolts of possession – commercial
A review of the legal framework for recovering possession of commercial premises. When might a tenant have security of tenure and what does it mean if it does? A practical guide to understanding the 1954 Act regime and some tips for successfully navigating it.
Nuts and bolts of possession – residential - webinar
A review of the legal framework for recovering possession of residential premises. The process of recovering possession of student accommodation and the statutory regime which applies under the 1988 Act for other forms of residential property. A practical guide to understanding the regime and some tips for successfully navigating it.
Pensions education sector annual conference
Following the success of our inaugural pensions education sector conference 2019 we will be holding another conference next year in our Birmingham office.
Pensions legal update webinar
Although COVID-19 has dominated the landscape this year, there is still a steady stream of legal, regulatory and policy developments for pension scheme trustees and sponsors to take on board. With the new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act now in force, the Pension Schemes Bill working its way through Parliament and the High Court finding the PPF compensation cap unlawful, there is plenty to think about.
Protecting your IP when contracting with third parties – IP development and exploitation agreements – webinar
In this webinar for education institutions we will consider: − contract principles − early questions to consider: • what is the purpose of collaboration? • what IP may be generated? • who owns background IP?
Real Estate Training Programme
Delivered by our market leading real estate disputes team, the Eversheds Sutherland Real Estate Training Programme is a comprehensive range of training sessions aimed primarily at junior and mid-level property professionals (although senior professionals often also attend and are always welcome!).
Tactics for dealing with small claims and litigants in person
For any institution, litigation will come in many shapes and sizes. The value of claims can vary immensely and threats of court proceedings from litigants in person can be a common occurrence. Aside from all the usual strategic and tactical issues involved in effectively handling these sorts of claims, defending small claims brings with it specific additional considerations. So too those brought by an individual.

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