Neurodiversity and employment law – Opportunities, challenges and case law
Past event
Organised by The CIPD Branch in the North East of England
Past event
Organised by The CIPD Branch in the North East of England
A focused, interactive event considering the relationship between neurodiversity and conduct, capability, disability, and recent case law.
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity and discrimination
Case law
Increase in claims referring to autism, ADHD etc.
Speakers bios:
Jackie Turner – Jackie is a Partner in the Knights employment team, and has extensive experience in providing commercial, straightforward advice to clients on a wide range of both contentious and non-contentious issues.
Shona Morton is a Partner in the Knights employment team, Shona advises on all aspects of employment law with specialisms in the financial and further education sectors.
Francesca Lilley supports clients with practical and strategic advice on a wide range of employment issues, from complex disciplinaries to reorganisations.
Please note:
1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.
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4. Please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place if your plans change and you can no longer make it – there is usually a waitlist for our events.
5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
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Wed 08 Oct 2025, 08:00-10:30
St Peters Campus St Peters Way, Sunderland, SR6 0DD
Thu 20 Nov 2025, 09:30-12:30
Great North Road Gosford, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2DS
Wed 03 Dec 2025, 09:00-13:00
Marconi Way, Metrocentre, NE11 9XF