20 September – London (pm)
11 October – Manchester(am)
This event is for a half day: 9:30 – 13:00 or 13:30 – 17:00
Practical course examining HR implications when acquiring a business
Overview
With business acquisitions on the increase, this practical course will look at the HR implications of acquiring a business. The course will cover: the initial due diligence needed by the acquiring business; what the legal implications are for staff; whether the TUPE regulations will apply and if so how to consult with staff; how to manage the transfer of staff to a new employer; and how to harmonise terms and conditions of employment.
Learning Outcomes
- What critical due diligence should be undertaken before acquiring a business
- Situations in which TUPE will apply
- What TUPE means
- How to consult with staff compliantly
- How to harmonise terms and conditions of employment post transfer
Who should attend?
Small business owners and managers and HR professionals involved in business acquisitions.
Programme
| 09:30 – 10:00 / 13:30 – 14:00 | Registration and Coffee |
| 10:00 – 10:45 / 14:00 – 14:45 | Key legal concepts of TUPE and when a transfer occurs |
| 10:45 – 11:00 / 14:45 – 15:00 | Due diligence |
| 11:00 – 11:30 / 15:00 – 15:30 | Practical tips for dealing with acquiring staff |
| 11:30 – 11:45 / 15:30 – 15:45 | Coffee and Tea |
| 11:45 – 12:00 / 15:45 – 16:00 | Harmonising terms and conditions of employment post transfer |
| 12:00 – 12:45 / 16:00 – 16:45 | Case studies |
| 12:45 – 13:00 / 16:45 – 17:00 | Conclusion and action planning |
Guy Hollebon, a specialist employment solicitor at Folllett Stock LLP deals with all aspects of employment law and advises both employers and senior employees on matters including, on the contentious side, claims for: unfair dismissal, redundancy, TUPE issues, breach of contract, sex, race, disability, religion and belief and age discrimination, whistle blowing and part-time worker discrimination. Guy has extensive experience as an Advocate representing employers and employees in the employment tribunal. Guy has developed substantial experience of appellate court work; particularly Employment Appeal Tribunal cases but also Court of Appeal cases. Guy is a specialist employment mediator and sits as a part time Employment Judge.
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Pricing
All training events are priced at £249 + VAT per attendee.
Terms and Conditions
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Cancellations
Cancellations received in writing up to one month before the event will be refunded in full, less an administration charge of £100 + VAT. We cannot accept cancellations after that time.
How to pay
All payments must be received before the event
Payment can be made online where you can pay by credit card or specify cheque, bank transfer or invoice etc. Please note that we use Paypal to process our credit card payments (you do not need a Paypal account to use this option). See here for more information on paying by credit card.
Alternatively, if you request an invoice when booking you can pay by cheque, in GBP (£), made payable to Black and White Trading Ltd and sent to: Unit F, 44-48 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7JP. BACS payments and bank transfers can also be made – account details will be supplied on your invoice.
