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This April, we'll be taking stock of some of the key issues which employers will face in the workplace in 2024 and beyond. With a number of changes to employment law coming down the tracks, it's important to keep abreast of developments across the board.
Please join us for a morning session covering the four topics below in April. The morning has been developed specifically for anyone dealing with HR and ER matters, whether in-house lawyers, HR professionals or others.
Employees vs technology? Moving beyond compliance to partnership
Speakers – Karin Kiho (Senior Associate) and Alexandra Gill (Principal Associate)
The future of hybrid working and what to expect in 2024
Speaker – Anna Fletcher (Partner)
Addressing Sexual Harassment in the workplace in 2024
Speaker – Jasmine Coyne (Senior Associate)
What Labour's plans would mean for you
Speaker – Jonathan Chamberlain (Partner)
Pensions dashboards promises to be the catalyst for a data-driven transformation of the pension savings industry. Following in the path of Open Banking, Digital Pensions promises to deliver step changes in member engagement, communications and industry innovation. As well as positive developments, Digital Pensions could present new risks on data and cyber security and pension scams.
Our panel will help you stay at the cutting edge of pensions technology developments and prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
This second session will consider how trustees can move beyond compliance with the regulatory requirements to adopt robust processes to address cyber threats, what happens when incidents occur and how to deal with third parties from a cyber security and data perspective. We will be focussing on practical steps trustees can take to improve their position.
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at the 2024 Mid-Market Lending Conference.
Gone are the days when the only challenge in mid-market lending was sourcing deals. Today's bankers face a range of complexities, from understanding intricate deal structures and securing access to capital, to navigating regulatory landscapes, changing market trends, and more.
We're here to help…
Join us at the Mid-Market Lending Conference, returning by popular demand, as we explore innovative solutions to drive your success forward.
What to expect:
- Choose from 12 different sessions tailored to your interests and business needs
- Fortify your deals with insights from 15+ esteemed speakers, spanning legal counsel, private investors, industry experts and more
- Connect with 150+ bankers in your industry
- Immerse yourself in a fun and casual atmosphere... because who says a conference can't include air hockey tables and race car games?
ThinkHouse Foundations is Gowling WLG's tailored programme for in-house lawyers starting out in their careers. Drawing on the topics and insights focused on in ThinkHouse, we explore the opportunities and challenges faced by paralegals, trainees and lawyers of up to five years' PQE.
Providing an additional source of support and advice that lawyers don't always get when starting out in-house, the ThinkHouse Foundations programme is there to guide you in the early stages of your legal career. We aim to provide you with valuable knowledge and guidance together with practical tips that are relevant to your role.
The ThinkHouse Foundations programme gives you the opportunity to meet new contacts, exchange ideas and develop your network with legal professionals that are at the same stage of career as you. Led and developed by own up-and-coming lawyers, the agenda is informed by the challenges that you are likely to face both now and in future roles.
ThinkHouse Foundations is Gowling WLG's tailored programme for in-house lawyers starting out in their careers. Drawing on the topics and insights focused on in ThinkHouse, we explore the opportunities and challenges faced by paralegals, trainees and lawyers of up to five years' PQE.
Providing an additional source of support and advice that lawyers don't always get when starting out in-house, the ThinkHouse Foundations programme is there to guide you in the early stages of your legal career. We aim to provide you with valuable knowledge and guidance together with practical tips that are relevant to your role.
The ThinkHouse Foundations programme gives you the opportunity to meet new contacts, exchange ideas and develop your network with legal professionals that are at the same stage of career as you. Led and developed by own up-and-coming lawyers, the agenda is informed by the challenges that you are likely to face both now and in future roles.
Gowling WLG's global life sciences team looks forward to seeing you at BIO 2024.
In attendance will be several of our professionals, bringing their breadth of experience in areas such as intellectual property law, corporate, IP litigation, patents, dispute resolution and tax.
With Gowling WLG, you will benefit from our in-depth understanding of the life sciences sector, as well as our global reach, seamless service, and cross-border multijurisdictional insight – all of which can provide you with the strategies you need to grow your business at every stage.
We look forward to seeing you there.
For managers, HR professionals and in-house counsel alike, navigating complex disability-related accommodations/workplace modifications while ensuring operational needs are met can prove to very challenging. Getting it wrong can result in significant liability, be it in the form of a human rights application, a civil lawsuit, internal complaints and/or diminished morale.
Not to worry, we are here to help! Learn how to navigate these difficult scenarios with tact, sensitivity and awareness during our unique in-person masterclass, hosted by our seasoned employment lawyers. During this full day, hands-on, interactive workshop, you will not only learn about your legal obligations, but we will also provide you with practical tips and risk-management strategies. At the end of the session, you will have the chance to apply your knowledge through interactive, tabletop exercises based on real-life fact patterns.
Mark your calendar!
Gowling WLG's popular Employment & Labour Law Seminar returns to Waterloo Region on Thursday, September 12, giving you the opportunity to learn about the latest legal developments affecting your workplace.
Join our panel of lawyers as they explore key employment-related cases and legislative developments, while providing practical strategies to help you mitigate emerging risks.
A formal invitation will follow later this summer with registration details. We hope to see you there!
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