Archived events

Unlawful Eviction

28/03/23 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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Succession

28/02/23 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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Social Housing ASB Training - Vulnerable Witnesses/Victims & Special Measures

25/01/23 • 10:30-11:30am

Online via Zoom

Join Forbes ASB Team to look at Vulnerable Witnesses/Victims & Special Measures

Tort Notices

24/01/23 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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Social Housing ASB Training - Hoarding

14/12/22 • 10:30-11:30am

Online via Zoom

Join Forbes ASB Team to look at hoarding.

Notice To Quit

13/12/22 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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Social Housing ASB Training - Mental Health and Possession Claims

30/11/22 • 10:30-12:00pm

Online via Zoom

Join Forbes ASB Team to look at mental health and possession claims.

Free Education Q & A

24/11/22 • 9:30am-10:30am

Online via Zoom

To help support those within the education sector, our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Tenancy fraud

22/11/22 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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Bullying and Harassment In The Workplace

15/11/22 • 9:30am

Online via Zoom

In this interactive webinar we will consider how employers should manage bullying and harassment in the workplace. In particular we will explore the steps that ought to be taken when a bullying or harassment grievance or complaint is raised by an employee.

HR Forum: Mock Grievance with Forbes

08/11/22 • 8:30 - 11:30am

Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Complex, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AB

Chamber HR Forum is designed to provide an exclusive and confidential environment to share ideas and best practice whilst spending time with fellow HR professionals.

Free Education Q & A

19/10/22 • 9:30am-10:30am

Online via Zoom

To help support those within the education sector, our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Social Housing ASB Training - ASB and the court of protection

19/10/22 • 10:30-11:30am

Online via Zoom

Join Forbes ASB Team to look at ASB and The Court of Protection.

Abandonment

18/10/22 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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HR Retreat: Levelling the playing field

29/09/22 • 8:30am - 2pm

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Holme Rd, Burnley, BB12 0RT

We hope you can join us for a brilliant line up of engaging speakers focusing on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at the stunning location of Crow Wood Hotel & Spa.

Social Housing ASB Training - Information Sharing & Mental Health

28/09/22 • 10:30-12:00pm

Online via Zoom

Join Forbes ASB Team to look at information sharing and mental health.

Drafting the Perfect HM NOSP

27/09/22 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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Free Education Q & A

22/09/22 • 9:30am-10:30am

Online via Zoom

To help support those within the education sector, our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Equality and Diversity In The Workplace

20/09/22 • 9:30-11:00am

Online via Zoom

In this interactive webinar we will explore the legal framework surrounding the Equality Act 2010 and in particular will discuss the different types of discrimination, liability for this, and the exceptions to when discrimination will be lawful.

Social Housing ASB Training - Psych Reports & Questions To Experts

31/08/22 • 10:30-11:30am

Online via Zoom

Join Forbes ASB Team to look at Psych reports and questions to experts.

Gas & Electrical Access Injunctions

23/08/22 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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Social Housing ASB Training - Capacity in Litigation

27/07/22 • 10:30-11:30am

Online via Zoom

Join Forbes ASB Team to look at capacity in litigation.

Property Condition

26/07/22 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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Terminating Employment Fairly

12/07/22 • 9:30-11:00am

Online via Zoom

In this interactive webinar we will explore the law on unfair dismissal and will consider the ways in which employment can be terminated fairly, including the process which ought to be followed. In particular we will focus on terminating employment on the grounds of conduct, capability and/or for some other substantial reason.

CIH Masterclass - Tackling Cuckooing and County Lines in Our Neighbourhoods

21/06/22 • 10am - 12noon

Remo virtual event platform

The risk to children, young people and vulnerable adults of being exploited through cuckooing or county lines operations is being highlighted and reported more frequently. It causes real damage to individuals that have been targeted and the communities around them. Housing professionals have a crucial role in tackling serious and organised crime. This masterclass will help you spot where people are at risk, learn how to work in partnership to support residents and communities, and use housing and criminal law to tackle those exploiting them.

Risks Around COVID Seminar

16/06/22 • 9:30am - 11:30am

Elliot Room, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD

The COVID pandemic has fundamentally shifted the way in which people work. As the pandemic continues, employers may face claims for both physical and mental health diseases relating to COVID. In addition, an increasing number of claims relating to health and safety were filed with the Employment Tribunals between Apr 2020 and Mar 2021.

Education Forum - Set for Success - Preparing for the year ahead

08/06/22 • 9.30am - 11.15am

Online via Zoom

Programme:

HR Retreat: The Power of People

25/05/22 • 8.30am - 1.30pm

Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BT

Our popular HR Retreat returns to Manchester with a fantastic line-up of speakers focusing on the power of people.

Social Housing ASB Training - Dementia

25/05/22 • 10:30-11:30am

Online via Zoom

Join us on 25th May at 10.30am for the next ASB training session on dementia when Rebecca Webster, Associate at Forbes, will be joined by Laura Flint, Learning Manager at Manchester United.

Assignment & Mutual Exchange

24/05/22 • 10-11am

Online via Zoom

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Free Education Q&A

11/05/22 • 9.30 - 10.30am

Online via Zoom

To help support those within the education sector, our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Disability Discrimination In The Workplace

10/05/22 • 9:30-11:00am

Online via Zoom

In this interactive webinar we will explore disability discrimination in employment. In particular we will consider the definition of a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and the different types of disability discrimination that might arise. We will also look at the duty that the Equality Act 2010 places on employers to make reasonable adjustments to a disabled employee's role.

Miscommunication Costs - How High Could That Figure Be In Your Business?

26/04/22 • 16:00-17:00pm

Online via Zoom

Miscommunication costs many companies on average $420,000 per year. How high could that figure be in your business?

Tenancy Sign Up - A back to basics look at tenancy agreements and what to look out for at sign up

26/04/22 • 10-11am

Online Via Zoom

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Social Housing ASB Training - Safeguarding & Making Referrals

20/04/22 • 10:30-12:00pm

Online via Zoom

Join Forbes ASB Team to look at safeguarding & making referrals.

Social Housing ASB Training - Autism

30/03/22 • 10:30-11:30am

Online via Zoom

As part of the online training programme the ASB Team at Forbes will be looking at Autism.

Free Education Q&A

23/03/22 • 9.30 - 10.30am

Online via zoom

To help support those within the education sector, our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Managing Stress, Mental Health and Absences At Work

15/03/22 • 9:30-11:00

Zoom

In this interactive webinar we will consider how to manage work-related stress and mental health issues at work. We will explore some practical considerations to help assist in identifying unacceptable levels of stress and provide guidance on how to manage these issues.

Greater Manchester Cuckooing Conference

21/02/22 • 9am - 1pm

Online via zoom

Join us on Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd February 2021 (9:00am - 1:00pm) for our online Greater Manchester Cuckooing Conference via zoom.

The Housing Best Practice Partnership Network

26/01/22 • 13:00-15:00

Zoom

The next meeting of the Housing Best Practice Partnership Network will take place on Wednesday 26th January 2022 1pm - 3pm.

Ask the experts - Employment & Data Protection Q&A

25/01/22 • 11:00-12:00

Zoom

Join us for our latest 'Ask the Experts' session with Jonathan Holden, National Head of Employment, and Bethany Paliga, Associate in our Governance Procurement & Information department, on Tuesday 25th January at 11am. This is your chance to ask them any questions you may have.

Recruitment and Retention Training

18/01/22 • 9:30-11:00

Zoom

In this interactive webinar we will look at the steps involved in the recruitment process and explore the legal risks that may arise as well as the steps that employers should take to avoid these risks.

Social Housing White Paper

07/12/21 • 9:30-11am

Zoom

The Social Housing White Paper places customers at the very heart of Registered Providers, from day-to-day housing management through to complaints handling, governance and everything in between.

Joint UK / Ireland Housing & Organised Crime Webinar

17/11/21 • 10am - 12:45

Zoom

Organised crime has a devastating impact on our communities in both the UK and Ireland. As home to some of the most vulnerable members of society, social housing neighbourhoods are heavily exposed to this increasingly prominent issue where families and young people become targeted and trapped in a cycle from which it is hard to escape.

Private Developers and Registered Providers - Bridging the Gap

10/11/21 • 14:00 - 15:30

Zoom

Forbes' Housing and Construction Departments have come together to present a webinar to bridge the gap between the two and give an overview.

Handling Crucial Conversations & Remote Working

09/11/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Zoom

In this interactive session, we will explore the key points to consider when the need to handle crucial conversations arises and the challenges which remote working presents.

Right to work checks - the complete guide

07/10/21 • 9:30am

Online

Join us for this virtual training session for those involved in the recruitment process who have responsibility for conducting right to work checks. With the latest changes to the guidance following end of applications to the EU settlement scheme and the civil and criminal penalties which can be faced for getting it wrong, it is vital that these checks are properly conduced.

Autumn HR Retreat - Build Back Better

30/09/21 • 8:30am

Crow Wood HotelHolme Road, Burnley, England, BB12 0RT

We hope you can join us for an engaging morning of interactive workshops, updates surrounding well-being and the challenges of working post Covid-19 and Brexit. We look at what it means to be a leader in 2021 and provide you with the tools to build back better.

The Housing Best Practice Partnership Network for West Yorkshire

29/09/21 • 13:00

Zoom

The next meeting of the Housing Best Practice Partnership Network for West Yorkshire will take place on Wednesday 29th September 2021 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)

Safeguarding in Housing Virtual Conference

27/09/21 • 9:30am

Zoom

We are delighted to invite you to join the Safeguarding in Housing Virtual Conference taking place on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th September 2021.

Tackling cannabis smoking in residential areas

15/09/21 • 10:00am

Online Webinar

ASB and housing teams often receive complaints about cannabis smoking within resident's homes and gardens. Tackling these issues can prove problematic for a wide variety of reasons.

Ask the experts - Employment & Business Immigration Q&A

09/09/21 • 2pm

Zoom

Join us for our latest 'Ask the Experts' session with Jonathan Holden, National Head of Employment, and Amy Stokes, our Head of Business Immigration, on Thursday 9th September 2021 at 2pm. This is your chance to ask them live any questions you may have.

Sickness & Absence Training

07/09/21 • 9.30 -11am

Zoom

In this interactive session we will explore how to manage both long term and short term absence issues. The workshop is aimed at managers and HR professionals within commercial businesses. The workshop will cover:

Employment and HR Live Q&A Session

11/08/21 • 10am

Online

Our National Head of Employment, Jonathan Holden, is going to be hosting a live Q&A covering Employment and HR Law for businesses on Tuesday 11th August 10am.

The New Model Shared Ownership

15/07/21 • 2pm

Zoom Webinar

It's all change in Shared Ownership: 990-year leases, 10 years of repair liability,1% staircasing and new terms for AHP funding. Are your land and build contracts and defects processes up to scratch in readiness? Do you have robust measures in place for the new nomination period?

Hate Crime in Social Housing

13/07/21 • 9.30am until 11am

Online via zoom

The Housing Litigation Team at Forbes are seeing an increase in ASB cases where a hate crime, whether it be motivated by racism, homophobia or disability, has been committed. This includes verbal abuse, assault, vandalism, graffiti or threatening behaviour.

Disciplinary & Grievance Training

08/07/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Zoom

In this interactive session we will explore the key points to consider when dealing with disciplinary and grievance processes. The workshop is aimed at managers and HR professionals within commercial businesses and will look at:

Crisis Management - Handling Investigations and Complaints in Education

07/07/21 • 10:00am

Online | Zoom

In a programme of training webinars hosted by the Forbes' Education Team this session will cover Crisis Management - Handling Investigations and Complaints.

Preparing for change: Right to work checks for EU nationals and business travel

30/06/21 • 10am - 11am

Online

We are now approaching 6 months since the free movement of people between the UK and EU came to an end. The deadline for EU nationals who came to the UK by 31 December 2020 to apply under the EU settlement and continue residing in the UK is 30 June 2021. From this date there will be significant changes to right to work check requirements for those who employ EU citizens.

Virtual Summertime HR Retreat

10/06/21 • 9:30

Zoom

We are delighted to invite you to the Summertime Virtual HR Retreat, brought to you by Forbes Solicitors and Four Recruitment.

Reorganise and restructuring for improved efficiency

09/06/21 • 10am

Zoom

In a programme of training webinars hosted by the Forbes' Education Team this session will cover reorganise and restructuring for improved efficiency.

Performance Management Training

12/05/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Zoom

In this interactive session we will explore how to effectively deal with performance issues. The workshop is aimed at managers and HR professionals within commercial businesses.

Why we should talk about Mental Health in the workplace

26/04/21 • 10am - 11:30am

Online

Understand the importance of delivering mental health training in your workplace, especially now as your employees return to the office after lockdown.

Emerging from the Pandemic

23/04/21 • 10am - 11:45am

Online

The experiences and change of the last 15 months have been unprecedented, change all brought about by the Pandemic COVID-19. Some of the change will be temporary but much of it permanent, with all our lives affected, professionally and personally. Aon/Forbes/RMP would like to examine some of the changes through a three part series of seminars covering the changing risk profile of the public sector, how our futures maybe so affected, and finally how organisations can begin to plan for the change.

Housing Best Practice Partnership Network for West Yorkshire

14/04/21 • 1pm - 3pm

Online via zoom

The next meeting of The Housing Best Practice Partnership Network for West Yorkshire is taking place via zoom on 14th April, 1pm - 3pm, click here to book your place.

Improving Cashflow Through Effective Credit Control

25/03/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

This session is delivered by Forbes Solicitors in partnership with Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub. It is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

Investigations Training

18/03/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Zoom

In this interactive session, we will explore the key points to consider when carrying out an effective workplace investigation.

What is IR35 and how does it impact your business?

17/03/21 • 10 - 11.30am

Online

Join us for this online session where experts from Forbes Solicitors and Pierce Accountants will explain the changes to IR35 to be implemented on 6 April and the new obligations to be placed on organisations who engage freelance contractors via personal service companies (PSC). The session is to be hosted by the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce as part of their CHAMBERLIVE series.

Intellectual Property - Identify, Protect, Exploit

11/03/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

This session is delivered by Forbes Solicitors in partnership with Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub. It is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

Education Q&A

09/03/21 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted Online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Building Resilience for Individuals

03/03/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

This session is delivered by Forbes Solicitors in partnership with Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub. It is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

Online Education Forum - Rewind and Repeat

02/03/21 • 11.15am - 12.45pm

Hosted online via Zoom

Our forums are aimed at Head Teachers, School Business Managers, Finance & HR Officers, Senior Leadership Teams and Governors who want to keep up to date with relevant changes and developments in the education sector.

Third Party Contracts and Terms and Conditions

02/03/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

This session is delivered by Forbes Solicitors in partnership with Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub. It is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

Resilient Real Estate - Manage your Commercial Property

25/02/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

This session is delivered by Forbes Solicitors in partnership with Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub. It is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

Education Q&A

24/02/21 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Recruiting non UK Nationals and business travel post Brexit

24/02/21 • 11am -12pm

Online

Post Brexit EU nationals no longer have the automatic right to live and work in the UK; instead, they will need to have permission to do so, typically by holding Settled or Pre-Settled status or by obtaining a visa that gives them these rights. Alongside the ending of free movement, the UK Government has overhauled the previous visa regime and these new requirements now apply to all non-UK nationals (both EU and non-EU nationals) who want to work in the UK

Protecting Your Business Through Your Contract of Employment for Resilience and Future Growth

23/02/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

This session is delivered by Forbes Solicitors in partnership with Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub. It is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

International Trade Essentials

16/02/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

This session is delivered by Forbes Solicitors in partnership with Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub. It is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

Retail Legal Update & Q&A Session

10/02/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

Join members of our Retail team on the 10 February at 9.30am for a free legal update & Q&A session on some of the legal challenges currently facing the retail sector in light of the new lockdown.

Absence trends and managing absence and disability in a changing world

03/02/21 • 10am - 11.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

This training session we will examine the trends we have seen during the pandemic and since the return to schools to identify keys themes and look at practical ways to address any issues and look at how we can manage existing and new disabilities arising in the face of the changing environment.

Corporate Structures and Shareholder Protection

02/02/21 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

This session is delivered by Forbes Solicitors in partnership with Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub. It is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

SIPP and SSAS Webinar on the impact of a recession on pensions & trusts

28/01/21 • 2pm

Online

Join Adam Bromley, Mohassan Mehmood and the SIPP & SSAS team as they host a live online SIPP & SSAS event on Thursday 28th January at 2pm.

Interactive Mock Health & Safety Prosecution - Education Sector

28/01/21 • 10am - 12pm

Hosted online via Zoom

Forbes Solicitors will be delivering an interactive Mock Health & Safety Prosecution via Zoom specific to the Education Sector. We will deal with all aspects of a Health & Safety Prosecution from an Interview Under Caution to Sentencing. The session will be fully interactive and will include break-out sessions discussing mitigation and sentencing.

Burnout - Spotting the signs and dealing with the consequences

27/01/21 • 9am - 11am

Online

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has redefined burnout as a syndrome linked to chronic work stress. Burnout has three principle elements: feelings of exhaustion, mental detachment from one's job and poorer performance at work. Although there are not specific statistics on burnout it is reported that in 2018, 595,000 people in the UK suffered from workplace stress. This has or will impact on your business at some point and you need to be prepared for what you will do to reduce that impact to your people and to your business' bottom line.

Redundancy and Restructures Training

26/01/21 • 8.30am - 9.50am

Zoom

In this online interactive session, we will explore the key legal points to consider before changing organisational structures, including contract changes, redundancy, individual and collective consultation requirements. The workshop is aimed at managers and HR professionals within commercial businesses.

Education Q&A

26/01/21 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Health and wellbeing; recognising & addressing mental health post pandemic in the Education Sector

20/01/21 • 10am - 11.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Wednesday 20th January | 10am - 11.30am | Hosted online via Zoom

Data Protection Issues Affecting Housing Management

20/01/21 • 2pm

Online via zoom

The Information Law team from Forbes explains and assesses the data protection issues affecting housing management including handling Subject Access Requests, managing breaches, valuing data-related claims and considering the new right to information in the Social Housing White Paper. We will give you our thoughts on what the main priorities for providers should be to manage risks and minimise liability while making effective use of information and answer your questions on data protection as it applies in the real world of housing management. Join us to stay informed on this pervasive topic and let us have your questions, anonymously if you like.

Employment and HR Live Q&A Session

13/01/21 • 11.30am - 12.30pm

Online

Our National Head of Employment, Jonathan Holden, is going to be hosting a live Q&A covering Employment and HR Law for businesses on Wednesday 13 January at 11.30am.

Education Q&A

13/01/21 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Live Education Q&A

16/12/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Landlord Possession Webinar Part 2

03/12/20 • 9.30am

Online

Join us on the 3 December at 9.30am for Part 2 of our webinar series in relation to Landlord Possession. We will provide an overview of the story so far and how COVID has impacted this usually consistent area of law.

Live Education Q&A

02/12/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - The Business Case

01/12/20 • 10am - 12pm

Online

In this 2 hour interactive session in conjunction with Julie Stirpe from JSA Psychotherapy we will explore the concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion in depth. We will give practical tips and assistance with managing and supporting employees with disabilities, focusing on mental health. We will consider the business case for a diverse workforce and how to develop an inclusive culture .

Mock Employment Tribunal for the Education Sector

19/11/20 • 9.30-11.30am

Online

Join us via Zoom on the 19th November at 9.30am - 11.30am for an exclusive mock Tribunal session based in a education setting in conjunction with Education Partnership Trust.

Brexit, changes to import/export and business immigration

19/11/20 • 2pm

Online

Looking at international trade, focusing on the impending end to the Brexit transition period. Plus the new UK Immigration System Overhaul

Live Education Q&A

18/11/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

ASB and the new normal

17/11/20 • 4pm

Online

Kirsty Varley, Senior Associate, in the Housing & Regeneration Litigation team at Forbes Solicitors will host a session looking at the current position with ASB re the pandemic factoring in any local lockdowns etc.

Handling Crucial Conversations and the Challenges of Remote Working

17/11/20 • 9.30am - 11am

Online

In this interactive session, we will explore the key points to consider when the need to handle crucial conversations arises and the new challenges which remote working presents.

Public Sector Exit Payments Cap

05/11/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Thursday 5th November | 9.30am - 10.30am

Online Education Forum - Supporting Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing of Staff

03/11/20 • 9.30am - 11am

Hosted online via Zoom

Leaseholder consultation - the role of the Tribunal

03/11/20 • 2pm

Online

Delivered by Lachlan McLean, Partner, & Emily Jordan, Associate, Housing & Regeneration Litigation team

Live Education Q&A

21/10/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

County Lines Webinar

20/10/20 • 11am

Online

The issues of cuckooing and county lines are becoming increasingly prominent in our communities throughout the UK. As a result of this, the role of Registered Housing Providers is more important than ever before.

Mock Forensic Investigation - how to deal with an internal data breach

20/10/20 • 8:30am - 10:30am

Online

Jibroni Industries ltd is in big trouble and the Managing Director Victor Timms needs some urgent advice. Customers are leaving for a new and cheaper competitor and staff are being contacted at home by a mystery recruiter offering packages that look like better versions of their present contracts. All he did was notify the furloughed sales team that they were in a redundancy pool: how can this have happened?

Mock Employment Tribunal

13/10/20 • 9:30am

Online

Join us on the 13 October at 9.30am - 11am for an exclusive mock Tribunal session, the first in the country, looking at an Employment Tribunal case arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual HR Retreat - Session 2

08/10/20 • 10am - 11.15am

Online

We are delighted to once again invite you to attend two virtual HR Retreat sessions brought to you by Four HR & Forbes which will be in place of our usual Autumn event.

Live Education Q&A

07/10/20 • 10am - 11am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Inheritance Tax & Will Planning Seminar

07/10/20 • 11am - 12pm

Online

The seminar is an online seminar and will take place on Zoom. It is free to attend and will look at how a correctly drafted Will and bespoke financial planning can be beneficial for investors with sizeable personal assets.

The Job Support Scheme HR Q&A

05/10/20 • 13:00

Online

The Jobs Support Scheme - what does this mean for your employees?

Virtual HR Retreat - Session 1

01/10/20 • 10am - 11.15am

Online

We are delighted to once again invite you to attend two virtual HR Retreat sessions brought to you by Four HR & Forbes which will be in place of our usual Autumn event.

Recruitment and Employing Staff in Education - Where are we now?

30/09/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Forbes Solicitors and Hays have joined forces to consider the key issues in recruiting and employing staff in light of issues presented by the pandemic both locally and nationally.

Mock Health & Safety Prosecution

23/09/20 • 10am - 12pm

Online

Forbes Solicitors and Hays Recruitment will be delivering an interactive Mock Health & Safety Prosecution via Zoom on Wednesday 23rd September.

Live Education Q&A

22/09/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Absence Management Training

15/09/20 • 9am - 10.30am

Online

In this interactive session we will explore how to manage both long term and short term absence issues. The workshop is aimed at managers and HR professionals within commercial businesses.

Live Education Q&A

09/09/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Back to School 2020 - Re-Starting Well

02/09/20 • 9.30-10.30

Online

Forbes Solicitors and Malings Change Associates have partnered to create an interactive session around returning for the new term. The session will involve School Business Leaders focusing on:-

Menopause in the Workplace Webinar

01/09/20 • 9:30am

Online

The session will cover:

Landlord Complete Live Q&A Session

01/09/20 • 3pm-4pm

Online

After six months of possession proceedings being 'on ice', the automatic stay in possession proceedings will finally be lifted on 20 September.

Live Education Q&A

27/08/20 • 9am - 10am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Responding to a Data Breach

20/08/20 • 11am - 12.30pm

Hosted online via Zoom

Organisations across the public sector are having to do more and differently to respond to the challenges of Covid-19 and resources are stretched. How should you manage the situation if something goes wrong that has regulatory, liability and employment consequences? Something like a data breach affecting service users and staff needs a swift and co-ordinated response across the board and the right responses to the data protection, employment and regulatory consequences. The specialists in Governance, Information and Public Sector Employment Law from Forbes work together to support clients to do just that. Join us for this event to get an insight into how you can improve your readiness to respond.

Selecting Employees for Redundancy - Part 2

20/08/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Online

Selecting employees for redundancy part 2 - drawing up appropriate selection criteria

Live Education Q&A

13/08/20 • 9am - 10am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Selecting Employees for Redundancy - Part 1

06/08/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Online

Selecting employees for redundancy part 1 - identifying an appropriate pool

Recruitment and Employing Staff in Education - The next 12 months

05/08/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Hosted online via Zoom

Wednesday 5th August | 9.30-10.30am

Education Q&A

30/07/20 • 9am - 10am

Hosted online via Zoom

Our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Agile Working and Maintaining Social Distancing in the Workplace

21/07/20 • 11am - 12am

Online

How to manage an effective transition to an agile workforce, Including managing social distancing in workplaces, dealing with requests for agile working, how to deal with competing requests and potential pitfalls for employers with James Barron, Associate Solicitor.

Live Education Q&A

16/07/20 • 12pm-1pm

Hosted online via Zoom

Thursday 16th July | 12pm

Performance Management Training

15/07/20 • 9am - 10.30am

Online

In this interactive session we will explore how to effectively deal with performance issues. The workshop is aimed at managers and HR professionals within commercial businesses.

Managing Remote Employment Relations

14/07/20 • 11.30am - 12.30am

Online

How to effectively manage a remote workforce, including a discussion on continuation of capability, disciplinary, sickness absence proceedings with Joshua Burke, Solicitor.

Health & Safety Q&A

14/07/20 • 10am - 11am

Online

Members of our Regulatory team will be hosting a live Q&A to answer all your Health & Safety related questions.

Responding to a Data Breach

14/07/20 • 1pm - 2.30pm

Hosted online via Zoom

Schools are having to do more and differently to respond to the challenges of Covid-19 and resources are stretched. How should you manage the situation if something goes wrong that has regulatory, liability and employment consequences? Something like a data breach affecting pupils and staff needs a swift and co-ordinated response across the board and the right responses to the data protection, employment and educational consequences. The specialists in Education and Information Law from Forbes work together to support schools to do just that. Join us for this event to get an insight into how you can improve your readiness to respond.

Live Education Q&A

09/07/20 • 11am - 12am

Hosted online via Zoom

Thursday 9th July | 11am

The Future of Furlough Webinar

08/07/20 • 10am - 11am

Online

We are hosting a webinar on The Future of Furlough on Wednesday 8 July at 10am - 11am.

Construction Sector Live Q&A Session

07/07/20 • 9.30am - 10.30am

Online

Members of our Construction Team and experts at MHA Moore and Smalley will be hosting a live Q&A session to answer all your questions from property and projects to employment law and contracts.

Managing Trade Union Relations

07/07/20 • 11am - 12am

Online

Managing relationships with the unions post Covid 19 and beyond and dealing with claims when things go wrong with Ruth Rule-Mullen, Partner and Head of Public Sector Employment.

Education Q&A

02/07/20

Hosted online via Zoom

To help support you during these testing times our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 Webinar

30/06/20 • 2pm

Online

Pauline Rigby and Michael Chambers invite you to join them on Tuesday 30 June at 2pm for their review of the new Corporate Insolvency and Governance law and what it means for companies and their creditors.

Undertaking a Service Review

30/06/20 • 11am - 12am

Online

How to review a service provision after lockdown; create a business case, implement reorganisations, restructures and redundancies and engaging staff in consultation with Laura Cieplak, Associate Solicitor.

Live Education Q&A

23/06/20 • 11am

Online

To help support you during these testing times our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Online Education Forum

18/06/20 • 10am

Online

A Post Lockdown Era for Schools

Live Education Q&A

11/06/20 • 11am

Online

To help support you during these testing times our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

SIPP & SSAS Webinar

10/06/20 • 10am - 11am

Online

Adam Bromley and Mohassan Mehmood will be hosting a SIPP & SSAS COVID-19 live online event on Wednesday 10 June at 10am - 11am. The event will include an interactive "Q & A" session with the opportunity for participants to contribute to the discussion.

Live Education Q&A

04/06/20 • 12pm

Online

To help support you during these testing times our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Employment & HR Live Q&A Session

03/06/20 • 11.30am - 12.30pm

Online

Our National Head of Employment, Jonathan Holden, is going to be hosting a live Q&A covering Employment and HR Law for businesses on Wednesday 27 May at 11.30am.

Agile Working Webinar

02/06/20 • 10am - 11am

Online

We would like to invite you to our webinar on Agile Working on Tuesday 2 June at 10am - 11am.

Now is not the time to quit... or is it?

02/06/20 • 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Online

Sarah Rogers, Senior Associate from the Housing & Regeneration Litigation team will be hosting a live Q&A covering the effective use of Notices to Quit during the pandemic and beyond on Tuesday 2nd June at 2.00pm - 3.00pm.

Commercial & Dispute Resolution Q&A Session

01/06/20

Online

To help support you during these testing times our dedicated Commercial and Dispute Resolution specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Education Q&A

28/05/20

Online

To help support you during these testing times our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Redundancy and Restructures Training

26/05/20 • 10am - 11.30am

Online

Organisations are facing challenging times as lockdown is slowly lifted and the CJRS comes to end. Many organisations will consider varying their contracts and restructuring their workforce.

Live Education Q&A

21/05/20 • 11am

Online

To help support you during these testing times our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Disciplinaries Training

19/05/20 • 9.30am - 11am

In this online interactive session, we will explore the key points to consider when dealing with a disciplinary process. The workshop is aimed at managers and HR professionals within commercial businesses.

Locked up in Lockdown - A Q&A aorund arrests for breaches of injuction during the pandemic

19/05/20 • 4pm - 5pm

Online

Kirsty Varley, Senior Associate and Aleem Mahmood, Associate from the Housing & Regeneration Litigation team will be hosting a live Q&A covering arrests for breaches of injunction during the pandemic on Tuesday 19th May at 4.00pm - 5.00pm.

Live Education Q&A

14/05/20

Online

To help support you during these testing times our dedicated Education specialists will be hosting a live Q&A session, so you have the opportunity to get some answers.

Employment & HR Live Q&A Session

07/05/20 • 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Online

Our National Head of Employment, Jonathan Holden, is going to be hosting a live Q&A covering Employment and HR Law for businesses on Thursday 7 May at 3.30pm - 4.30pm.

People and business planning after lockdown

05/05/20 • 10am - 10.45am

Online

Emma Swan and Amy Stokes will host this live online event on Tuesday 5 May at 10am - 10.45am.

Employment & HR Q&A Session

29/04/20 • 11.30am

Online

Our National Head of Employment, Jonathan Holden, is going to be hosting a live Q&A covering Employment and HR Law for businesses on Wednesday 29 April at 11.30am.

Grievances Training

24/03/20 • 8am - 9.30am

Mercure Preston Samlesbury Hotel, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Lancashire, PR5 0UL

In this interactive session, we will explore the key points to consider when dealing with employee grievances. The workshop is aimed at managers and HR professionals within commercial businesses.

Blackpool Education Forum

17/03/20 • 8am

Village Hotel, E Park Dr, Blackpool, FY3 8LL

The Blackpool Education Forum is a popular forum which is held termly and free to attend. The forum is aimed at Head Teachers, School Business Managers, Finance & HR Officers, Senior Leadership Teams and Governors who want to keep up to date with relevant changes and developments in the education sector.

Employment Law update 2020

12/03/20 • 9am

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Holme Road, Burnley, BB12 0RT

CIPD Lancashire Branch Employment Law Update 2020

County Lines & Social Housing Conference

10/03/20

FC Halifax Town, The Shay Stadium, Shaw Hill, Halifax, HX1 2YT

Over the past 12 months, Forbes Solicitors, Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Organised Crime Unit and the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner have been focussing on the key role that Housing Associations can play when tackling county lines in their communities.

Considerations at Lease End Breakfast Seminar

10/03/20

Church House, 90 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2GP

We are holding a seminar on Considerations at Lease End at 8.30am on the 10th March at our Manchester office.

Lancashire Education Forum

05/03/20

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Preston, PR5 0AG

The Lancashire Education Forum is a popular forum which is held termly and free to attend. The forum is aimed at Head Teachers, School Business Managers, Finance & HR Officers, Senior Leadership Teams and Governors who want to keep up to date with relevant changes and developments in the education sector. We are keen to deliver the most relevant topics the education sector will find beneficial, therefore if there are any areas you would like to suggest to us for future forums please do let us know.

Credit Control, Managing slow payers and avoiding bad debt

06/02/20

Oak House, 28 Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 6AW

We would like to invite you to our seminar on Credit Control: Managing slow payers and avoiding bad debt on 6 February 2020 at our Oak House office.

IR35 What are the implications for you and your business?

04/02/20

Mercure, Samlesbury Hotel, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0UL

This event is suitable for all HR professionals, business leaders and contractors seeking to gain further understanding of IR35 in their business and collate advice on how to prepare for 6 April 2020.

Employment & HR Law for School Business Leaders - Lancashire

30/01/20

Stanley House Hotel & Spa, Further Lane, Mellor, Lancashire, BB2 7NP

This one day course will provide a comprehensive overview of Employment & HR law within an education context.

Creating a Partnership Environment - Lancashire

10/12/19

Offices of Community Gateway Association, Harbour House, Portway, Preston, PR2 2DW

This briefing is designed to help Housing Associations to learn more about the legislation which is available to Environmental Health colleagues so that a collaborative approach can be adopted to address various housing issues in the future.

Blackpool Education Forum

05/12/19

Village Hotel, E Park Dr, Blackpool, FY3 8LL

Forbes Solicitors are launching their popular Education Forum in Blackpool. These forums are currently run termly in the North West and are very well attended. The forums are aimed at Head Teachers, School Business Managers, Finance & HR Officers, Senior Leadership Teams and Governors who want to keep up to date with relevant changes and developments in the education sector.

Lancashire Education Forum

27/11/19

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Rd, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0AG

The Lancashire Education Forum is a popular forum which is held termly and free to attend. The forums are aimed at Head Teachers, School Business Managers, Finance & HR Officers, Senior Leadership Teams and Governors who want to keep up to date with relevant changes and developments in the education sector.

Interactive Mock Employment Tribunal - Burnley

26/11/19

Prairie Sports Village, Windermere Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2FU

This mock Employment Tribunal will demonstrate a realistic insight into the workings of a sex discrimination unfair dismissal case involving the Royal Family.

Lancashire HR Employers' Forum

21/11/19

Samlesbury Hotel, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0UL

Business Owners/Directors/Managers and HR Practitioners across Lancashire are invited to the HR Employers' Forum.

Creating a Partnership Environment - Leeds

21/11/19

Jurys Inn, Brewery Wharf, Leeds, LS10 1NE

Considerations at Lease End Breakfast Seminar

14/11/19

Oak House, 28 Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, PR5 6AW

We are hosting a seminar on Considerations at Lease End on the 14th November 8.30am - 10am at our Oak House office.

Mock Recruitment Process - Handling Recruitment Safely

11/11/19

Education Partnership Trust, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8QA

Forbes Solicitors Education team, in association with the Education Partnership Trust, are delighted to invite you to attend our interactive session on handling the recruitment process in a school setting.

Employment Mock Disciplinary Investigation and Hearing

07/11/19 • Breakfast Seminar

Etihad Stadium, Gate 11, Colin Bell (West) Stand, Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 3FF

Handling disciplinary investigations and hearings - how to ensure your disciplinary process is fit for an Employment Tribunal.

Mock Health & Safety Prosecution

30/10/19

Bolton Whites Hotel, University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton, BL6 6SF

Forbes Solicitors will be delivering an interactive Mock Health & Safety Prosecution at the University of Bolton Stadium on Wednesday 30th October.

Cuckooing & County Lines Regional Seminar - Humberside & Lincolnshire

16/10/19

Scunthorpe United F.C, Glanford Park, Jack Brownsword Way, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 8TD

Cuckooing and county lines are becoming very prominent issues in our communities.

SIPP & SSAS Seminar: Liability of Pension Scheme Trustees

15/10/19

Oak House, 28 Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 6AW

We would like to invite you to our seminar on the Liability of Pension Scheme Trustees on the 15th October at our Oak House office.

Construction Industry Drinks Evening

10/10/19

Foodwell, Ground Floor, One New Bailey, Manchester, M3 5JL

Forbes Solicitors, Crowe and Hays Recruitment invite you to join us at the new exciting venue, Foodwell. This is your opportunity to relax, enjoy drinks and canapés and chat with likeminded people from the construction industry.

West Yorkshire Best Practice Partnership Launch

26/09/19

Novotel, 4 Whitehall Quay, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4HR

Join us for the launch of The Best Practice Partnership Network.

Lancashire HR Retreat

25/09/19

Stanley House Hotel & Spa, Further Lane, Mellor, Blackburn, BB2 7NP

We have great pleasure in inviting you to the Lancashire HR Retreat brought to you by Four HR and Forbes Solicitors.

Forbes' NetWalking Group

12/09/19

Cuerden Valley Park, Berkeley Drive, Preston, PR5 6BY

Join Forbes for our ladies only NetWalking group on Thursday 12th September 2019 at 9.30am. We will be meeting for a walk around Cuerden Valley Park followed by brunch at Cuerden View Cafe.

Social Housing Breakfast Briefing - I say Vexatious/ you say Let Down

20/08/19

Offices of Community Gateway Association, Harbour House, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2DW

This session, which is free of charge, will provide a brief overview of the issues currently faced by the Social Housing sector in Lancashire followed by a real life case study focussing on a vexatious complaint case from the perspective of both the Landlord and the Tenant. During the session practical tips and advice will be given to help housing providers to deal with the difficulties posed by unreasonable and persistent complainants.

Leeds Social Housing Breakfast Briefing - I say Vexatious / You say Let Down

17/07/19

Forbes' Leeds Office, 13/14 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QS

This session will provide a brief overview of the issues currently faced by the Social Housing sector in Leeds followed by a real life case study focussing on a vexatious complaint case from the perspective of both the Landlord and the Tenant. During the session practical tips and advice will be given to help housing providers to deal with the difficulties posed by unreasonable and persistent complainants.

Forbes' Ladies Night

11/07/19

Forbes Solicitors, Ground Floor, Oak House, 28 Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 6AW

Calling all ladies!

Manchester Social Housing Breakfast Briefing - I say Vexatious / You say Let Down

10/07/19

Forbes' Manchester Office, Church House, 90 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2GP

This session will provide a brief overview of the issues currently faced by the Social Housing sector in Manchester followed by a real life case study focussing on a vexatious complaint case from the perspective of both the Landlord and the Tenant. During the session practical tips and advice will be given to help housing providers to deal with the difficulties posed by unreasonable and persistent complainants.

Employment Mock Disciplinary Investigation and Hearing

02/07/19

Village Hotel, Cheadle Rd, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 1HW

Join us for our Employment Mock Disciplinary Investigation and Hearing in partnership with Hays.

Taking Stock... Property, Procurement and Development Update - Leeds

13/06/19

Marriott Hotel, 4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6ET

This event is aimed at anyone working for or with Registered Providers. This includes anyone working with housing and other development schemes such as Asset Managers, Development Managers, Procurement Managers and Project Managers.

HR Retreat

13/06/19 • -

Foodwell, Manchester, Ground Floor, One New Bailiey, Salford, M3 5JL

We are delighted to invite you to attend our Manchester HR Retreat, brought to you by Four HR, Forbes & Make Events.

Taking Stock... Property, Procurement and Development Update - Bolton

06/06/19

Bolton Whites Hotel, De Havilland Way, Bolton, BL6 6SF

Breakfast Seminar for Business Leaders

23/05/19

Best Western Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Centre, Bowgreave Drive, Bowgreave, PR3 1YE

MHA Moore and Smalley, Forbes Solicitors, NatWest and The Family Business Network are hosting an interactive breakfast seminar aimed at the owners, managing directors and finance directors of North West SMEs.

Lancashire Education Forum

22/05/19

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0AG

Masterclass on the use of Social Media in the Workplace

15/05/19

University Centre, Blackburn College

The event is aimed at business owners, HR professionals, CIPD students and Senior Managers who are critical in a business' HR processes and who may be involved in ensuring and enforcing compliance with disciplinary rules involving the misuse of social media. Our Employment Team will provide guidance on the use of social media in the workplace. We will explore the issues, rules and guidelines for employers to ensure an effective social media policy is implemented and enforced in your businesses.

Housing Management Conference

15/05/19

Village Hotel, Waterfold Business Park, Rochdale Rd, Bury, BL9 7BQ

Forbes Solicitors' Housing and Regeneration Team are resurrecting their hugely popular Bury Seminar, which will focus on a wide range of issues faced by front line housing practitioners.

Mock Disciplinary Investigation and Hearing in a school setting

28/03/19 • -

Hays' Liverpool Office, 2nd Floor, 5 St Paul?s Square, Liverpool, L3 9SJ

How to ensure your investigation process is fit for Employment Tribunal.

Mock Disciplinary Investigation and Hearing in a school setting

26/03/19 • -

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Preston, PR5 0AG

How to ensure your investigation process is fit for Employment Tribunal.

Interactive Mock Employment Tribunal

14/03/19

Etihad Stadium, Gate 11, Colin Bell (West) Stand, Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 3FF

Our Mock Tribunal, in conjunction with Hays, which will be played out by the Forbes' Employment Team to demonstrate a realistic insight into the workings of an unfair dismissal and sex discrimination case.

Lancashire HR Employers' Forum

06/03/19 • 9am

Samlesbury Hotel, Preston New Rd, PR5 0UL

Business Owners/Directors/Managers and HR Practitioners across Lancashire are invited to the HR Employers' Forum.