The document outlines the agenda for the annual Employment Law Masterclass held on January 22, 2020, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, featuring various topics such as recent legislation, NDAs, whistleblowing, and mental health obligations. It introduces the speakers, including experienced professionals from Eversheds Sutherland and ACAS, who will discuss current employment law issues. Additionally, the document highlights catering arrangements and the role of the CIPD Manchester branch in organizing the event to support local HR professionals.

1. ANNUAL
EMPLOYMENT LAW
MASTERCLASS 2020
22 JANUARY 2020, 09:30 - 16:30
EMIRATES OLD TRAFFORD, TALBOT ROAD MANCHESTER, M16

2. Programme
09:30 Networking & breakfast*
10:00 Welcome and Introduction
David Beech, Chair CIPD Manchester Branch
10:15 Recent and forthcoming legislation
Chloe Themistocleus, Associate, Eversheds Sutherland LLP
10:55 Short break
11:00 NDAs, Whistleblowing & Sexual Harassment
Jenny Mann, Senior Associate, Eversheds Sutherland LLP
11:40 Morning coffee
11:55 Off-Payroll working (IR35)
Mark Hammerton, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland LLP
12:35 Two-course lunch*
13:45 Case law update
Jenny Mann & Chloe Themistocleus
14:25 Short break
14:25 ICE regulations (information and consultation of employees)
Mark Hammerton
15:00 Afternoon tea
15:15 Mental health (legal obligations and requirements)
James Boffey, Acas North West, Trainer in Good Practice Services
15:55 Panel discussions (your questions answered)
All
16:30 Close

3. +44 (0) 161 831 8444
linkedin.com/in/mark-hammerton-55518232
markhammerton@eversheds-sutherland.com
Mark is a Partner in our Human
Resources Practice Group with over 20
years' experience in employment law,
including:
TUPE exercises in major projects -
including assessing bids, strategies for
minimising/maximising the application
of TUPE and drafting HR and
Mobilisation Plans
Disciplinary issues - advising on the
process up to and including clerking
hearings, dismissal of senior executives
under formal processes and executive
terminations under settlement terms
(including #me-too scenarios)
Mass equal pay claims including
playing a key role in a metropolitan
council resolving claims for £20m, a fifth
of the exposure
Worker status issues including
contingent and agency workers and
recruitment services agreements for
major corporates
Implementation of new terms and
conditions - including dismissal and re-
engagement of thousands of staff on a
risk-managed basis
Mark frequently chairs conferences and
trains on issues including TUPE (e.g. the
ACAS TUPE conference), effecting
organisational change, HR horizon
scanning and updates. Sessions can be
targeted for managers, HR and Legal
and union/employee representatives.
Mark Hammerton

4. Jenny's recent experience includes:
representing a financial services
company in a complex High Court
action against a former employee
regarding misuse of confidential
information;
Dealing with the employment aspects
of the restructure of a plc Board
(including the preparation and
negotiation of executive service
agreements, settlement agreements
Changes to non-executive director
status and prospectus wording); and
coordinating pan-European
employment advice while on
secondment to a global science and
technology company.
Jenny is a Principal Associate in our
Human Resources practice group. She
handles both contentious and non-
contentious matters, providing
pragmatic advice to employers on a
wide range of employment issues.
Jenny has particular expertise in
restrictive covenants and confidential
information from both a drafting and
enforcement perspective in the High
Court.
She regularly advises private and
publicly listed companies on senior
executive service agreements and
terminations, TUPE and the
employment aspects of corporate
transactions and IPOs. Jenny advises a
diverse range of clients but has notable
experience in the water sector.
+44 161 831 8134
linkedin.com/in/jenny-mann-754a7421
jennymann@eversheds-sutherland.com
Jenny Mann

5. @chloethemi
linkedin.com/in/chloethemistocleous
chloethemistocleous@eversheds-sutherland.com
Chloe Themistocleous
Chloe is an Associate, specialising in
Employment Law.
Chloe originally trained as a barrister
and was called to the bar in 2012,
before cross qualifying to become a
solicitor in 2016. In light of this, Chloe is
a strong litigator, and she regularly
represents businesses in the
Employment Tribunal.
Chloe has a wealth of experience acting
for both Respondents and previously
Claimants in Tribunal litigation,
including claims for unfair dismissal, all
types of discrimination and
whistleblowing.
Chloe has also successfully conducted
large scale redundancy litigation cases
involving up to 350 parties.
In addition to her Employment Tribunal
work, Chloe provides employment law
and human resources advice and training
to businesses.

6. +44 (0) 161 831 8444
linkedin.com/in/jboffey
jboffey@acas.org.uk
James Boffey joined Acas in 2015. He
started initially in the Dispute
Resolution arm of Acas, as a first point
of contact for employees with potential
Tribunal claims before moving into
Training and Advisory work in early
2017.
Since then he has worked with a range
of public and private sector
organisations across the North West,
working with both staff and
management
James Boffey
James provides advice, training and
support to improve employment
relations and business performance.
Prior to joining Acas, James worked in
prison education, teaching English to
male offenders

7. Menu
Dry cured bacon on a soft
flour roll
Vegetarian sausages on a
soft flour roll (V)
Ethically sourced coffee,
Organic tea,
Herbal infused drinks
Fresh fruit juice
Breakfast
Citrus and herb griddled chicken
Lightly spiced oven baked fish served with seasonal greens
Wholemeal fusilli with peas, broad beans and spinach (V)
Sweet potato mash (V)
Rice and peas with jerk griddled vegetables (V)
House green salad and dressings and a quinoa and black barley salad (V)
Ice cream and seasonal fruits
Lunch Menu
This menu has been specially designed with Lancashire County Cricket Club's
first team fitness coach and dietician.
Dietary requirements
In addition to vegetarian meals Emirates Old Trafford (EOT) will cater for vegan,
gluten-free or any other special dietary requirements indicated at the time of
booking.
Allergy advice
EOT prepare food in kitchens with products containing gluten, milk and nuts as
well as other allergens. Allergy data is available from its Catering Team based on
the specifications obtained from our suppliers
Own meals or snacks
The consumption of any food or beverage not provided by EOT on the day is not
permitted.
Ethically sourced coffee,
Organic tea
Herbal infused drinks
Retro biscuits
Morning and afternoon refreshments

8. CIPD Manchester Branch
We are the largest CIPD local branch in
the world, and proud to play our part in
serving our area membership and the
wider business community.
Our committee comprises 16 volunteers
of varying ages, areas and levels of
expertise, who work hard to develop
and produce a programme of activities
to meet the needs of people
professionals.
Our branch Ambassadors contribute to
the successful delivery of our
programme of activities and play an
essential role in preparing our venues,
welcoming delegates, facilitating
networking and providing delegates
with information on our branch
activities and the wider CIPD offering.
We give our free time to bring people
professionals together, putting ideas
into practice, and making our voice
heard in our communities.
We are committed to providing you with
learning at a local level, CPD
opportunities and careers support.
We also contribute insight on, and
engagement with, local enterprise
partners, communities and labour
market.
Through our activities, we actively
support the CIPD’s purpose
in championing better work and
working lives for the benefit of
individuals, business, the economy and
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Attending our events enables you to
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9. Rebecca Westaway,
Employment Law Lead
Today's team
Pip Amey,
Lead Ambassador
Rebecca Hamilton,
Ambassador & Chief event tweeter
Dr David Beech,
Chair, CIPD Manchester Branch
Bilal Jilani,
Ambassador
Mo Saleh,
Ambassador