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This session will consider the protected characteristic of sex, as well as the most common types of claims that are pursued in the Employment Tribunal, based on that protected characteristic

It will also cover a number of defences, as well as providing clear guidance on how best to prepare your witnesses for their appearance in the Employment Tribunal.

This live webinar is designed for Employment Law specialists.

This webinar is suitable for all levels

1. The meaning of sex, as a protected characteristic, in the Equality Act 2010.

2. The various different types of claim that can be pursued in the Employment Tribunal based on the protected characteristic of sex.

3. How to effectively defend such claims

1. What sex is and what it is not, for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010.

2. Knowing the difference between direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

3. Focusing on the real reason for certain acts.

This live webinar contains a 45-minute presentation from Alastair, a 15-minute Q&A session where you can ask any questions you'd like directly to Alastair. You can download your own copy of the presentation and resources to refer to during and after the live webinar.

You will be able to actively listen to the course and ask questions to the speaker.

The live webinar begins at 10:00am

The £69 +VAT price includes:

  • 45-minutes of topical content
  • 15-minute interactive Q&A
  • Comprehensive lecture notes
  • Digital CPD certificate

Of course. To book multiple delegates, increase the amount of tickets you wish to buy and add them to your basket. Once your payment has been processed, you will then be asked to assign the tickets to the delegates attending. Each delegate will then receive an email with instructions on how to finalise their booking

For group booking discounts please get in touch with us on team@formediagroup.co.uk.

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Agenda

10:00 - 10:45
Webinar Begins
10:45 - 11:00
Live Q&A

Event Information

£69 + VAT

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Join us for a 60-minute LIVE webinar with Alastair Hodge. The ticket price includes:

  • 45-minutes of topical content
  • 15-minute interactive Q&A
  • Comprehensive lecture notes
  • Digital CPD certificate
There are only 499 tickets remaining, please reduce your required quantity below this number.
  • Alastair Hodge

    About the speaker

    Alastair Hodge

    Alastair Hodge was called to the Bar in 1997 as a Barrister of the Inner Temple and was elected a Master of the Bench in 2014. He has been a tenant at 5 Essex Court since 2003 and specialises in all aspects of Employment Law & Education Law.

    In his Employment Law work, he acts for both Claimants and Respondents and has particular interest in transfer of undertakings cases and discrimination cases. In his Education Law work, he acts for parents, children, teachers and Local Authorities. He has a particular niche specialism in defending teachers in regulatory proceedings at the Teaching Regulation Agency.

    He was appointed Honorary Professor of Advocacy at Nottingham Law School in 2016 and teaches oral and written advocacy at all levels, both nationally and internationally.

    Clients & solicitors consider Alastair to be “extremely approachable”, “a demonic cross examiner” and “great fun to work with”.

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