About
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has been described as the 'most significant piece of employment legislation in a generation'. It impacts all aspects of the employment relationship with further elements becoming effective throughout 2026 and 2027, including significant changes to dismissal claims. This update will ensure that your school is well prepared for the changes that are coming into force.

In this fast-paced session, you’ll gain a comprehensive overview of Employment Law updates and recent tribunal cases with our Lawyer, Paul Menham, from Gunnercooke LLP.
When
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. London (GMT +1:00)
Agenda
  • Fire and rehire
  • Unfair dismissal
  • Third-party harassment
  • Tribunal time limits and qualifying periods
Presenter
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Paul Menham
Lawyer, Gunnercooke llp
Paul is an experienced and creative employment lawyer, with considerable experience in defending discrimination claims. He works for a number of public and private sector clients and has worked in the education sector (advising schools, academies and multi-academy trusts) for 20 years.

He enjoys strategic project work, including collective redundancy exercises and restructures. Paul regularly advises on the employment implications of TUPE transfers, and is an experienced advocate and regularly represents clients in the employment tribunal and (when required) the EAT.

Paul is a well-regarded speaker who is regularly invited to speak at external conferences and events. He has been ranked on a number of occasions by both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 in education and employment law.
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