HR & Employment Law Summit
9 February 2027 - London
The leading event for HR and people related professionals wanting to navigate the evolving legal environment, ensure compliance and future proof their organisation.
The People Leaders HR & Employment Law Summit is a unique event designed specifically for in-house HR and people related professionals, along with colleagues working in EDI, employee relations and legal teams, looking to gain valuable insights into how to navigate the evolving legal environment and ensure policies and practices are up to date.
The agenda features 12 expert speakers who will provide critical updates and commentary on the landmark Employment Rights Act and other relevant UK employment law, along with examples of best practice and workplace compliance, to help you future proof your organisation.
Book your places now! Group discounts available.
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People Leaders Club
In-house HR and people related professionals are invited to join the People Leaders Club.
Membership is free and will give you a 5% discount off your summit ticket price and a whole host of other networking and educational opportunities.
Our expert speakers include
Topics being explored at the 2027 summit include
- Practical implications of upcoming changes to the UK’s unfair dismissal regime
- Understanding workplace conflict and earlier, less formal resolution strategies
- Statutory trade union access rights – practical advice for employers
- Third party harassment liability – protecting workers from clients, customers, and contractors
- Making changes to employees’ terms and conditions – how the law is changing on ‘fire and rehire’
- Ensuring hybrid working arrangements do not disadvantage works with mental health conditions, disabilities or neurodivergence
- The legal implications of AI in employment
- Reducing pay discrimination, handling claims and preparing for greater transparency
- Women’s health and wellbeing at work – legal duties and best practice
- Why HR needs to lead the response to whistleblowing reforms
- Religion, beliefs and personal views at work
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What our past event attendees say...
“Worthwhile, thought provoking with take away actions”
Head of HR
McLaren Racing
“Excellent, thought provoking and inspiring”
Head of HR
WHSmith
“There is nothing available like I have learned here! Brilliant”
Head of HR Operations
Aldermore Bank
“An enlightening and inspirational event with outstanding speakers and a comprehensive agenda”
Head of Talent, Resourcing & Development
Tilney
“Good mix of theory and practical steps. Useful ideas to take back and some exceptional speakers”
Manager HRBP
Wiley
“Thought provoking, action orientated, inspirational”
HR Director
Wolseley UK
“First time in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed it”
Head of HR
Network Rail
“An excellent, insightful event, with great opportunities to share experiences”
HR Director
Mott MacDonald
“Extremely insightful, wide range of content and truly inspirational”
HR Generalist
UDG Healthcare
“Insightful, inspirational and refreshing. I came away with lots to think about and take back to my organisation”
Compliance Manager
Talbot Underwriting
“Diversity of presenters, of methods of presentations and of topics, exceeded my expectations”
Global Equality D&I Manager
IKEA
“Engaging, interesting and thought provoking”
HR Generalist
Spence & Partners
“A thought provoking, informative event with constantly inspiring speakers, providing action-orientated ideas to take away”
Senior HR Business Partner
SThree
“Some very inspirational speakers”
HR Operations Director
Vectura
Venue
Cavendish Venues
44 Hallam Street, London, W1W 6JJ
HR and employment law articles from People Leaders

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Equality Action Plans, tackling the gender pay gap
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Belief discrimination: how far does protection go?
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