Business Week | Employment Law Update

Name: Business Week | Employment Law Update
Start: 2026-10-14T12:45:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-14T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Lussmanns St Albans

Employment Law Lunch & Learn | Preparing Your Business for the Employment Rights Act 2025

Sponsored by Taylor Walton

Stay ahead of the latest employment law changes over lunch at Lussmanns.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is introducing some of the most significant changes to UK employment law in recent years. With reforms being implemented in phases, now is the time to understand what they mean for your organisation and the practical steps you should be taking to prepare.

Join us during Business Week 2026 for an informative Lunch & Learn, sponsored by Taylor Walton and delivered by Alec Colson, Partner and Head of Employment.

Designed for business owners, directors, managers and HR professionals, this practical session will cut through the legal jargon to provide clear, commercially focused guidance that you can take back to your business.

Hosted at the award-winning Lussmanns Sustainable Kitchen, the event combines expert insight with excellent hospitality and valuable networking with fellow members of the local business community.

Speaker & Topic

Alec Colson, Partner and Head of Employment at Taylor Walton.

Employment law is changing – is your business ready?

The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings significant changes for employers and understanding what’s coming is essential if you want to avoid being caught out by the new requirements. New laws relating to harassment in the workplace take effect from 30 October and unfair dismissal from 1 January 2027 with further changes in 2027.

Join Alec Colson, Head of Employment Law at Taylor Walton Solicitors for a practical session covering:

The key changes employers need to know about now.
When the changes are expected to take effect
What they could mean for your business
The steps you should be taking to prepare

Whether you’re a business owner, director, HR professional or manager, this session will give you a clear understanding of what’s ahead – and what you need to do about it.

Don’t wait until the changes come into force. Sign up now and get ahead of the changes.

What’s included

Welcome drink on arrival
Networking with fellow business professionals
Employment law update from Alec Colson, Partner and Head of the Employment Department at Taylor Walton
Interactive Q&A session
A delicious main course from the Lussmanns set menu
Petit fours
Tea or coffee

What you’ll learn

The latest developments surrounding the Employment Rights Act 2025
What changes employers need to be aware of
The implementation timeline and what happens next
Practical steps your business should be taking now
Answers to your employment law questions during a live Q&A

Why attend?

Employment law continues to evolve, and staying informed is essential for every employer. Whether you have a team of two or two hundred, this session will help you understand your responsibilities, reduce risk and prepare your business with confidence.

Combined with a relaxed networking lunch at one of St Albans’ most popular restaurants, it’s an opportunity to invest in both your knowledge and your professional network.

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