As UK companies continue to bring their employees back to the office, there are many legal, HR as well as practical and ER considerations. In this masterclass we explore how organisations can mandate either a full or partial return to the office and how this can be achieved in a lawful way without risking employee disengagement. We will consider recent employment tribunal cases and share learnings from those decisions. Learners will have the opportunity to share their experiences and have their particular questions answered.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
What we will cover:
How to request that employees return
The legal considerations
Do you need to change your contracts of employment?
Managing reluctant returners
Considering alternatives
Practicalities of staff returning
How the courts have dealt with these thorny issues
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this workshop you will
Appreciate the practical considerations involved when mandating employees to return to the workplace
Have an understanding of your legal obligations as an employer
Appreciate the HR and people implications
Reflect on your organisation’s policies and practices
Know where to go for further support and guidance
