Pictured above: Simon Bond, head of employment at Challinors

A new series of events will give West Midlands' business managers and owners the opportunity to get up-to-speed with the latest changes in employment law and access legal guidance on managing the threats and opportunities for employers, both in the current downturn and in preparation for the economic upturn.

Employment lawyers at law firm Challinors will run the firm's new series of three 'Employment Law and the Recession' seminars.

The series kicks-off on the 16th July with a session that examines the issue of staffing in the recession, as Simon Bond, head of employment at Challinors explains: "As law evolves and the recessionary squeeze tightens its grip, the need for employers' vigilance increases every day. However, the recession also holds opportunities for employers to realign their staffing requirements and introduce changes that employees might be more resistant to in a more stable jobs market. 

"Now is the time to introduce employment contracts and policies for the benefit of the business and in time for the economic upturn, and in this session, we will examine the threats and opportunities the recession presents employers, as well as the dos and don'ts of how to reduce staff costs."

The second event in the series on the 17th September, will look at the real affects on the employer of changes in the law and the greater diligence necessary for the employer which requires a detailed understanding of the intricacies of employment law.

The final session is on the 15th October and will deal with recruitment: "This highly useful session will cover how to ensure recruitment adheres to all relevant legal restraints, such as equal opportunities," explains Simon. "It will also investigate interviewing measures and techniques, such as assessment techniques and checklists, together with the technical requirements of offers of employment, contracts of employment, staff induction, training and the rights of the employee and business owner."

Each of the three events takes place at Challinors Birmingham offices in Edmund Street. The seminars are priced at £30 each per delegate or a discounted rate of £65 for all three sessions in the series. 

Delegates will also have the opportunity to sign-up to Challinors Employer protection insurance scheme that provides insurance cover of up to £100,000, tribunal claims handling and representation and access to a dedicated employment law helpline.

For more information or to reserve a place, visit: www.challinors.co.uk. Challinors has offices in Birmingham, West Bromwich and Nottingham. The firm has 23 partners and over 100 fee earners, and is ranked as one of the top legal firms in the West Midlands, being Number 1 in the Chambers UK Directory in a number of categories.