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Training Courses

We have today launched our detailed training brochure, which is available here; Kilgannon & Partners - Training Brochure.

It sets out the training courses we can deliver to your organisation/managers on a wide range of HR-related topics; all designed to assist your managers improve their knowledge of employment law ensuring they and you remain compliant. In essence we can help your managers to manage better.

The training is bespoke and tailored to your needs. It is delivered in an engaging and informative way where debate and discussion are encouraged to ensure your managers feel more confident about managing effectively.

The training can also be tailored for HR professionals or those new to human resources.

If you have any employment law training requirements or queries, please do not hesitate to contact our specialist trainer, Kerry, at ksp@kilgannonlaw.co.uk or 07512 361573.

Comments from previous course attendees includes:

“Professional, informal yet comprehensive overview of latest employment law aspects”

“Kerry explains complex bits of law really well and is able to relate them to our organisation which is really helpful”

“Very effective trainer – knowledgeable, listed and easy to follow”

“Very engaging and enjoyable delivery of training with the ability for participants to provide an input on recent and relevant experience”

“Very useful, learned a lot even though I’ve attended very similar courses in the past”

“I became more knowledgeable in how to handle specific situations and where to look for support”

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Essential Steps to Navigate New UK Employment Laws: Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

January 13, 2025

Kilgannon & Partners outlines key steps to comply with the new UK duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment. Services include risk assessments, policy updates, staff training, and confidential reporting. Contact us for support.

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The Home Office Expands Sponsor Licence Priority Services

By Natasha Davies • December 16, 2024

The UK Home Office has expanded its sponsor licence priority services to offer greater flexibility and faster processing for prospective and current sponsors of migrant workers. Removal of the Pre-Licence Priority Service Cap Previously, the Home Office limited the number of daily applications for its pre-licence priority service to 30. This daily cap has now been removed. The pre-licence priority service is designed for organisations that have applied for a sponsor licence and seek to bring skilled workers to the UK more swiftly. By paying a £500 fee, applicants can reduce their waiting time from approximately eight weeks to around ten working days.

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Successful defence of appeal in the Court of Appeal against HSBC

By Gerard Airey • December 16, 2024

Kilgannon and Partners are pleased to post that our client, Carmen Chevalier-Firescu, has succeeded in defending an appeal from HSBC about the strike out of her claim in the Court of Appeal. Carmen’s claim was initially struck out by the East London Employment Tribunal. One of the reasons given was that it was not just and equitable to extend time. The Employment Appeal Tribunal decided that this needed to be revisited by the Tribunal. This led to HSBC appealing to the Court of Appeal to try and reinstate the original decision.

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Employer's obligation to prevent illegal working

By Natasha Davies • December 12, 2024

An employer must check right to work through one of the following three methods before the employee commences employment

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Extension of Whistleblowing Protection

By Louise Maynard • October 31, 2024

Extension of whistleblowing protection: A case of public importance: Disclosures made before commencement of employment and disclosures made by charity trustees.

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Kilgannon and Partners Champion a New Era of Flexible Working

By Kilgannon & Partners • October 8, 2024

At Kilgannon and Partners, we are proud to support the movement towards more flexible working arrangements, as emphasised in the recent report by Pregnant Then Screwed. This groundbreaking report sheds light on the transformative impact flexible working can have on employees, employers, and society as a whole.

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Tribunal Winning Strategies for Defending Against Unfair Dismissal Claims

By Marianne Wright • August 11, 2024

Unfair dismissal claims are among the most common types of cases brought before employment tribunals. Defending these claims effectively requires careful strategy, meticulous preparation, and a strong understanding of the legal complexities involved. This article outlines key strategies for UK employers to maximise their chances of success in unfair dismissal cases.

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The 4-Day Work Week: Is it the Future for UK Businesses?

By Yeing-Chang Long • August 11, 2024

The concept of a 4-day work week—where employees work the same number of hours but compressed into four days instead of five—has been gaining momentum globally. With a large-scale UK trials showing overwhelmingly positive results, many businesses are pondering if this could be the future of work.

Labors target to modernise the world of work by promising to introduce legislation within 100 days

By Louise Maynard • August 5, 2024

The Labour Government has set itself a big target to modernise the world of work by promising to introduce legislation within 100 days of entering government.

Labour's Employment Law Reform: What Employers Need to Know

By Kilgannon & Partners • July 22, 2024

During the election, Labour pledged to initiate substantial reforms to UK employment law within the first 100 days of taking office. While these changes will likely be proposed quickly, the process to enact them into law will take time. This article outlines the proposed reforms from Labour’s 2024 manifesto and their "Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal for Working People," providing an overview of what UK employers can expect.

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