Events
Acas Age Discrimination seminars
Acas is the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service - an independent statutory body that provides information, advice, training and a range of services working with employers and employees to prevent or resolve problems and improve performance.
Acas is offering employers a series of Age Discrimination seminars in England, Scotland and Wales. Check the Acas website for booking details and dates. There is a cost involved.
Acas Scotland event for employers
Tackling ageism at work - handling the risks and opportunities
It is over a year since the new age discrimination legislation came into effect. Now is an ideal time to consider how effectively your organisation has handled the risks and opportunities brought by the Regulations. This event will provide an update on the key issues facing organisations. Acas and Age Positive will jointly present recent research, key cases from the employment tribunals and what's in store for the future.
Event outline:
- The business case
- Summary of the legislation
- Review of recent tribunal cases
- Impact of the Regulations and contractual benefits
- Review of the default retirement age.
28 May
10:00am - 12:00 or 14:00 - 16:00
Venue: Acas Scotland, 151 West George Street, Glasgow
29 May
10:00 - 12:00 or 14:00 - 16:00
Venue: Edinburgh Training Centre, St Mary's Street, Edinburgh
Book online at www.acas.org.uk or contact Terri Thomas or Liza Graham on 0141 242 1703
Alternatively email scotlandevents@acas.org.uk
Business Advice Open Days
Business Advice Open Days are free events open to small and medium sized businesses. The events are organised by HM Revenue and Customs and bring together various government agencies, departments and public sector organisations under one roof - so you can find out about legal obligations for employers, recent developments and get help and guidance in a relaxed friendly environment.
The exhibition and a full programme of free seminars run throughout the day.
Visit the Age Positive stand to pick up an information pack about age legislation and top tips on improving your business through Age Positive good practice.
Where and when
- Northampton, The Aviator, Sywell Aerodrome - 15 May 2008
- Reading, Royal Berkshire Conference Centre (Madejeski Stadium) - 12 June 2008
- Carlisle, Racecourse - 1 July 2008
- Bradford, Cedar Court Hotel - 10 July 2008
- Twickenham, Twickenham Experience, Rugby House - 18 September 2008
- Liverpool, Aintree Racecourse - 25 September 2008
Details and maps
Full details and maps are available at Business Advice Day website.
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