Pump Court Chambers Annual Reading Employment Law Seminar 2025

Pump Court Chambers is delighted to invite you to their Annual Employment law seminar in Reading on Thursday 23rd October 2025 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm, which is tailored to those specialising in Employment & Discrimination law.

When: 23/10/2025

Where: Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH

Cost: FREE

Our expert speakers will delve into the latest employment law issues, providing valuable insights on the topics referenced below. Please don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and stay ahead in the ever-evolving legal landscape.

Speakers and topics include:

Session 1: Employment Law in 2025: Key Legislative Updates (slides)

Speaker: Oliver Foy

Key topics:

• Overview of new and upcoming changes in employment legislation for 2025.
• The impact of the Employment (Rights) Act 2025.
• Changes to worker status and employment contracts.

Session 2: Discrimination and Diversity in the Workplace (slides)

Speaker: Ezra Macdonald

Key topics:

• The role of discrimination law in the workplace: 2025 updates.
• The new sexual harassment rules for employers: proactive ‘reasonable steps’
• New Equality (Race and Disability) Bill 2024.
• Gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and disability discrimination.
• Ritson v Milan Babic Architects Ltd [2024] EAT 95 (02 May 2024)

Session 3: Job Applicants (slides)

Speakers: Fergus McCombie and Louisa Simpson

Key topics:

• Legal issues in the job application process
• P Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council (Department of Business and Trade and Protect intervening) [2025] EWCA Civ 379
• Employers’ questions during interviews: What is allowed and what’s not?
• Privacy considerations: What personal information is an employer legally allowed to request?

Session 4: Employment Tribunal procedure (slides)

Speaker: Naomi Gyane

Key topics:

• Adjourning tribunal proceedings
• Kaler v Insights ESC Ltd  [2024] EAT 195 (12 December 2024)
• Expert medical evidence
• Issues arising when employment continues during litigation

Session 5: Proposed changes to the whistleblowing regime (slides)

Speaker: Carol Cheng

Key topics:

• Current law on whistleblowing
• Changes envisaged by the Office of the Whistleblower Bill
• How businesses can prepare

Registration and a buffet lunch will take place from 1:00pm, plus there will be an opportunity for networking over drinks after the seminar.

Attendance from the clerking team will include Dean Cunniff (1^​st Junior Civil Clerk)​.

If you have any questions in advance of the event or any special dietary requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact Andrew Grosvenor via email: a.grosvenor@pumpcourtchambers.com or by telephone on 020 7353 0711.

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