(POSTPONED) Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes for Investment Managers and Financial Services Employers - Webinar

Build the Knowledge and Confidence to Navigate Employment Law Changes

The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant developments in UK employment law in recent years. For investment managers and financial services firms, understanding the implications of these changes will be essential for maintaining compliance, managing workforce risk and ensuring effective people practices.

This practical and informative 90 minute webinar is designed to help delegates understand the key provisions of the Act, what they mean for employers in the financial services sector, and the steps organisations should be considering now to prepare.

During this webinar, you'll gain a clear understanding of:

• The key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025
• How the reforms may impact investment managers and financial services firms
• New employer obligations and potential legal risks
• Implications for recruitment, onboarding and employee management
• The impact on workplace policies, procedures and employment contracts
• Practical considerations for HR, legal, compliance and business leaders
• Steps organisations can take to prepare for implementation

Why Individuals Choose This Course

Delegates value practical insights that help them stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments affecting their organisations.

You'll leave with:

✅ A clear understanding of the Employment Rights Act 2025 and its implications for employers
✅ Greater confidence when advising colleagues and stakeholders on upcoming changes
✅ Practical insights to support policy reviews and workforce planning
✅ Increased awareness of employment law risks and compliance considerations
✅ Up-to-date knowledge that can be applied immediately within your role

Whether you work in HR, legal, compliance, risk, operations, employee relations or senior management, this webinar will provide valuable guidance on the employment law changes that could affect your organisation.

Why Organisations Book Their Teams

For organisations, this webinar provides an efficient and cost-effective way to ensure key stakeholders understand the evolving employment law landscape and can prepare accordingly.

Ideal for:

• HR and People teams
• Legal and Compliance professionals
• Risk and Governance functions
• Senior Managers and Team Leaders
• Employee Relations specialists
• Operations and Business Support teams

Delegates return to the workplace with a stronger understanding of employer obligations and emerging workforce challenges, helping firms minimise risk, remain compliant and make informed decisions.

Learn from an Industry Expert

This webinar is delivered by an experienced employment law specialist with extensive knowledge of the financial services sector, providing practical insights and guidance that delegates can apply immediately within their organisations.

Stay ahead of the latest employment law developments and ensure your organisation is prepared for the changes ahead.

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your place today. 

• Outline of changes being introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and the implementation timetable
• Unfair dismissal reform: six-month qualifying period and uncapped compensation
• Why the new unfair dismissal regime matters for investment managers and high-remuneration roles
• Practical guidance in relation to recruitment processes, probation periods and early-stage performance management
• Impact on remuneration structures
• Changes relating to harassment, equality and workplace protections
• What firms should be doing now

Sarah Mant, Managing Associate, Employment Team and Financial Regulatory Sector

Sarah advises both corporates and senior execs on a broad range of issues arising prior to, during, and beyond the end of employment. Her work spans a variety of industries but she has a particular focus on financial services. She regularly guides HR and senior management teams in the sector on legal developments and managing day-to-day challenges, sensitive situations and long-term strategic planning.  

Matthew Middleton, Associate, Employment Team and Financial Regulatory Sector

£95.00 + VAT

Pay using a credit card online, or if you wish to be invoiced please email your full details to: Training@theia.org

PLEASE NOTE: Full payment for the course must be made prior to the course commencement date.

• Any cancellation must be made in writing.
• For all cancellation received 15-30 days prior to the course start date, 50% of the course fee is still payable.
• No refund is given for a cancellation made 14 days or less prior to the commencement of a course.
• Transferring from one course to another is treated as a cancellation.
• You can substitute one delegate for another at no additional cost. In this instance, please give two business days’ notice.

Group Discounts and In-House Delivery

Many firms choose to enrol multiple colleagues to ensure a consistent understanding of legislative developments across HR, legal, compliance and management teams.

Discounts are available for group bookings, making this a cost-effective solution for team development, compliance initiatives and organisation-wide awareness programmes.

For organisations seeking a more tailored approach, this webinar is also available as an in-house programme, delivered exclusively for your firm. In-house delivery allows the content, examples and discussions to be tailored to your organisation's specific circumstances and people challenges, ensuring a highly relevant and impactful learning experience while enabling larger groups to be trained together.