Practical strategies for managing Employment Tribunal claims, stakeholder expectations and evidence throughout the life of a case.

About this event

Practical strategies for managing Employment Tribunal claims, stakeholder expectations and evidence throughout the life of a case.

Employment Tribunal claims are increasing, cases are taking longer, and HR teams are under growing pressure to manage risk, evidence and stakeholder expectations over extended periods.

Join CIPD Thames Valley for this interactive skills lab, where employment law specialist Vicky Roberts will share practical strategies for managing ET claims from the point an ET1 is received. Through discussion, case studies and real-world examples, you'll learn how to preserve HR's strategic role, effectively manage key stakeholders, and navigate the challenges of a tribunal system under strain.

You'll leave with practical tools, techniques and greater confidence to manage ET cases successfully for the long haul.


What attendees will leave with:

  • ·Greater confidence managing ET claims from a strategic perspective
  • Practical stakeholder management techniques
  • Approaches to evidence preservation and case planning
  • A stronger understanding of Employment Tribunal procedures and options
  • Tools and insights that can be applied immediately within their organisation


Timings

Networking: 17.30

Event start time: 18.00

Event end time: 20.00


About the speaker

Vicky Roberts

Vicky Roberts, Lead-ER

Vicky is an experienced employment lawyer and learning professional: She has worked as an employment lawyer both in-house for a large PLC and for an international law firm. She now leads a learning and development consultancy developing leaders and managers to manage their teams with confidence and skill.


Catherine Wilson, Constantine Law

Catherine began her career as a barrister in 1988 before qualifying as a solicitor in 1995. She specialises in supporting employers, with particular expertise in discrimination and whistleblowing cases. A regular commentator in the media for several years, Catherine has been published in several newspapers and HR Journals.


Please note:

  • This is a members only event.
  • Participants will receive a reminder email the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.
  • Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
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  • If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place.
  • If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.
  • If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.


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