EPISODE 3
Kate Benefer sits down to discuss the Employment Rights Act, exploring the key changes ahead and how employers can prepare their people, policies and recruitment practices with confidence.
The Future of Employment Rights
In this episode of the Allen Associates HR Hubcast, Elle Bromage is joined by Kate Benefer, Partner at RWK Goodman, for an insightful conversation about the Employment Rights Act and what the upcoming changes mean for employers. Together, they explore the key reforms, including unfair dismissal, probationary periods, statutory sick pay, flexible working, sexual harassment protections and tribunal claims, while sharing practical guidance to help businesses prepare with confidence and stay ahead of the changes.
EPISODE 3
With significant changes to UK employment law on the horizon, many employers are asking what the Employment Rights Act will mean in practice.
Drawing on her expertise in employment law, Kate Benefer from RWK Goodman explains the key reforms, including changes to unfair dismissal, statutory sick pay, probationary periods, flexible working, sexual harassment protections and tribunal claims. She also shares practical guidance on how businesses can prepare, reduce risk and ensure their people practices are ready for the changes ahead.
This is a valuable listen for HR professionals, hiring managers and business leaders who want to stay ahead of employment law developments and build resilient, compliant and well-prepared organisations.
Kate Benefer
Kate Benefer is a Partner in the Employment team at RWK Goodman, with over 20 years' experience advising employers and individuals on all aspects of employment law. Since qualifying in 2005, she has supported organisations of all sizes on a wide range of employment matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, restructures, discrimination, Employment Tribunal claims and business immigration. Kate also has extensive experience in collective employment issues, organisational change and advising HR teams and senior leaders on complex workplace challenges. Having previously worked in-house, she combines legal expertise with a practical, commercial approach and regularly delivers seminars and training to HR professionals, managers and business leaders on the latest developments in employment law.