Employment Law Webinar Series - September to December 2026

As a continuation of our earlier webinars from April to June, 42BR's Employment Team is pleased to present the next four sessions in our 2026 webinar series. These upcoming events will explore a range of employment law topics through to the end of the year.

Please note, you will need to register for each webinar individually using the links below.

Session 4

Tuesday 15 September 2026

Subject Access Requests under the GDPR: A new weapon in the employment claimant’s arsenal?

Iris Ferber KC & Alexander Adamou

Whether used as a weapon, as a strategic manoeuvre, or as a genuine request for data, DSARs are here to stay. What does a DSAR need to include? What types of data can be requested? What are the potential exceptions to the employer’s obligation to comply? Which of those exceptions are most effective?

Join Iris Ferber KC and Alex Adamou as they discuss the ever-increasing use of DSARs in employment litigation.

Register for 'Subject Access Requests under the GDPR: A new weapon in the employment claimant’s arsenal?'

Session 5

Tuesday 6 October 2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025 so far - key updates

Rebecca Thomas & Karolina Zielinska

Join Rebecca Thomas and Karolina Zielinska for a whistle-stop tour of the Employment Rights Act 2025.

This session will set out the key changes brought about by the ERA 2025 that have already been implemented in phases from December 2025 to date, including changes relating to trade union activity, paternity leave, sick pay and more.

It will also provide a comprehensive explanation of the October 2026 updates, including a change to the ways in which employers can be liable for harassment from third parties, changes to ET time limits and the introduction of a new duty for employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union.

Register for 'The Employment Rights Act 2025 so far - key updates'

Session 6

Tuesday 24 November 2026

Behind Closed Doors: Privacy, Anonymity and Open Justice in the Employment Tribunal

Safia Tharoo & Matthew Timm

Join Safia Tharoo and Matthew Timm for a practical discussion of privacy and anonymity in Employment Tribunal proceedings. From applications for anonymisation and restricted reporting orders to private hearings and the risks of jigsaw identification, this webinar will explore how Tribunals balance the principle of open justice against the need to protect individual rights and sensitive information.

The session will examine the spectrum of protective measures available, together with the evidence required to support such applications. It will also consider the practical steps that the Tribunal can take to safeguard parties, witnesses and individuals not directly involved in proceedings.

Register for 'Behind Closed Doors: Privacy, Anonymity and Open Justice in the Employment Tribunal'

Session 7

Tuesday 1 December 2026

Medical Capability Dismissals: the point of no return?

Gillian Crew & Carolina Bax

How to hit a potentially fair dismissal and avoid a discriminatory dismissal. Gillian and Carolina take a look at medical capability dismissals, including the process and principles to follow and the to avoid.

Register for 'Medical Capability Dismissals: the point of no return?'

If you have any questions or queries relating to this series, please do not hesitate to contact us.

22nd Jun 2026