Pictured: (l-r) Julie McGee, Jennie Hunt and Judy McSweeney from Federal Mogul with Andrew Forrest

2012 promises the largest shake up in employment law for decades and Midlands businesses were given peace of mind over their employment concerns this week as lawyers from Weightmans LLP gave tips and advice at the firm's latest HR Rely Employment Law Briefing. 

Presented by members of the Weightmans HR Rely team at the firm's Birmingham office, the morning event gave HR practitioners at local businesses the opportunity to hear straight from the experts how the latest regulations would affect them, followed by a roundtable discussion where they had the opportunity to find the answers to the employee issues that are bothering them the most.

From the latest developments in TUPE to discrimination issues, the team covered a number of employment matters that directly affect their clients on a day to day basis.

Jane Cox, Partner in the Midlands Employment law team at Weightmans said:

"Our seminar was a great success and helped us to pinpoint the common concerns that unite our members.

"Whilst HR practitioners are well versed in employment law, the continuous changes can be overwhelming and the seminar was just part of the service that we offer to make any implementation of new regulations as easy as possible."

Attendees were impressed with the seminar. Julie McGee, HR Manager at Federal-Mogul said:

"The Employment Law Update was very interesting, informative and covered a wide range of items which was very beneficial to our company. The Weightmans team was very friendly and helpful following the update."

In addition, Ian Bailey, HR Manager at Halfords Autocentres said:

"You get straightforward and no nonsense advice and support from someone who knows your business."

Andrew Forrest, Associate at Weightmans and a member of the HR Rely team added:

"Employers are keen to ensure they are following the rules and the seminar was very well-attended as a result. There is only so much information you can be given through handbooks and every case is different - that's why our HR Rely service is so popular - all members have to do is pick up the phone to get advice and assistance."