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The employment rights bill: Finding wriggle room in a suffocating policy

Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Time: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: TBC, , ,
Cost: Free
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As sweeping reforms in the Employment Rights Bill brings in an all consuming and overwhelming legislation, employers of all sizes are grappling with what the changes mean in real terms and where, if anywhere, flexibility still exists.
This session cuts through the blunder and the bust to explore the practical implications of the legislation, the solutions you need to deploy, and the strategic “wriggle room” businesses may be able to deploy.
This event will offer a candid discussion on how employers navigate their obligations while preserving organisational agility. We’ll help you understand how you manage risk, preparedness and dealing with those first issues.
Perfect for people who employ people, manage people or HR professionals, looking for clarity, confidence, and a pathway through the squeeze.

About the Speakers:

Alastair Swindlehurst Founder - EZHR

Alastair is the Founder of EZHR, a HR solution that aims to “lower the barrier of entry to really good advice”.

He’s actively involved in the Manchester area start-up and tech ecosystem, working with cutting edge technology clients on how to use better outcomes with nonstandard solutions. He is also Co-Chair of the Pro Manchester innovation Committee.

Through EZHR, he supports founders and small businesses with straightforward HR and employment-law solutions — from onboarding, contractor vs employee distinctions, to managing disciplinary issues and redundancy processes.

Prior to launching EZHR, Alastair spent 15 years working in-house across multiple sectors — including blue-chip FMCG and manufacturing businesses as well as global BPO organisations. His roles spanned several HR specialties: employee relations, organisational change, development, TUPE, and business disposal.

Additionally, Alastair hosts the Not Another HR Podcast. .

 

Interested In The Event?

If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.

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