CIPD conference will give managers first post-election opportunity

CIPD Annual Employment Law Conference 2005, 28-29 June 2005, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London

Now an election has been called for 5 May, managers will be considering the prospect of changes in employment law after the election. Those involved in the management of people will get an early opportunity to consider the implications of the new government and proposed changes in employment law at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Developmentís (CIPD) Annual Employment Law Conference on 28 and 29 June 2005.

The Annual Employment Law Conference brings leading experts together to update employers on the latest developments in UK employment legislation and outline the practical implications of changes to the law. The conference includes the following:

* The Honourable Mr Justice Burton, Chairman, Central Arbitration Committee and President, Employment Appeal Tribunal
* Sam Mercer, Director, Employers Forum on Age, in a panel discussion on age, pensions and the law
* An update day on how employers can avoid discrimination. This covers equal pay and sex discrimination, disability, race and age discrimination and discrimination based on sexual orientation, religion and belief.

The latest CIPD research on Employment and the Law will be launched at the conference and a free copy will be available to all delegates. It investigates employersí awareness of legislation, attitudes towards employment law and the obstacles it can cause. It also examines issues surrounding the new rights to request flexible working and the working time directive.

Geoff Armstrong, CIPD Director General and Chair of the conference, says, In a post-election period there are likely to be a number of proposals for changes in employment law. It is not just the personnel department and those at the top that need to be aware of the latest legislation, but also those directly responsible for recruiting and managing staff. Line managers play a huge role in making sure the organisation complies with legislation, so employers must work with managers if they are going to avoid costly court challenges.