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HR and your Business: from future employment law changes to tackling HR headaches

Join Us for an Exclusive Employer Event

Burnley College invites you to this FREE event.

Leading HR and legal consultancy AfterAthena will cover essential updates to employment legislation and show you how to turn them into actionable insights for your business.

Whether you’re an HR Advisor, Business Owner, Manager or Director, this event equips you with practical advice to stay ahead in an evolving landscape.

Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Burnley College

Expert Insights

Gain clarity on the latest legislative changes affecting your business

Practical Solutions

Learn how to implement legal updates efficiently within your HR function

Networking

Connect with like-minded professionals and leading experts in the field.

Stephanie Cookson

Solicitor, AfterAthena

Stephanie advises on a wide range of employment law matters including employment tribunal cases and provides vital support to businesses during acquisitions.
She qualified as a solicitor in 2020, having joined Napthens Group’s to undertake her training contract in 2018. During that time, she worked in corporate, commercial property and employment departments.

Oliver McCann

Employment law and HR Partner,

AfterAthena

Oli is an employment law and HR partner at AfterAthena and head of Napthens’ East Lancashire office. Highly experienced in employment law and HR issues, Oli possesses an astute commercial awareness and a determination to achieve his clients’ objectives and deliver solutions, making him a valuable business advisor.

Schedule

9:00am – Registration and Breakfast
Start your morning with a complimentary breakfast and networking opportunities

9:30am – Welcome Introduction
Hear from Burnley College and AfterAthena teams as we outline the morning ahead

9:40am – Keynote Session
AfterAthena will deliver expert insights into the critical legislative changes and how they affect you

10:30am – HR Headaches – Case Studies
An interactive discussion around some challenging employee relation issues in the workplace, including dealing effectively with malingering, how to deal with conduct issues where the employee relies on a disability for their behaviour and how to balance conflicting protected characteristic rights.

11:30am – Q&A, Networking and Refreshments
Have your questions answered by the experts and enjoy refreshments while exchanging ideas with fellow employers and guests.

12:00pm – Closing Remarks
This agenda is designed to ensure you leave with actionable strategies and valuable connections.

Secure Your Place

Spaces for this event are limited, and we encourage early registration to secure your free place by completing the form below. We kindly ask that each organisation reserve no more than two places to accommodate as many of our valued partners as possible.