Keep Me Informed

Keep up to date with STEAMhouse news and developments

Sign up to the mailing list.

By submitting this form you agree to Birmingham City University contacting you about STEAMhouse and handling your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Close

Get your tool and start collaborating today!

Download straight to your inbox.

Sign me up to the mailing list

By submitting this form you agree to Birmingham City University contacting you about STEAMhouse and handling your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

You've got it!

You've recieved an email!

Please check you inbox for the email containing your chosen tool. If you can't see it, try checking your spam folder, just incase.

We're always keen to hear your stories about how our tools and methods have inspired new ideas, sparked your creativity, or helped you develop new products and services. feel free to share your experiences on socials or send us a message at steamhouse@bcu.ac.uk

Wednesday 8 February 2023

10:00am - 12:00pm

STEAMhouse, Belmont Works, Cardigan St, Birmingham B4 7RQ

Burley Law Limited- Mastering Employment and HR: A Workshop for SMEs

Wednesday 8th February 2023 – 10:00-12:00

Are you an SME owner, sole trader or HR professional looking to improve your employment and HR practices?

Join us for an interactive and informative workshop on the essential topics every business needs to know, to ensure compliance with employment law, good practice and commercial protection.

During this session, we’ll cover a range of employment and HR issues, including:

-Protecting your business’s confidential information

-Understanding different employment status categories (e.g., interns, freelancers, casual workers, contractors)

-Crafting effective policies for disciplinary and grievance procedures

-Providing staff training and creating a company handbook

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your own questions and get personalised advice during a Q&A session with our expert HR professionals.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to build a strong foundation for your business’s employment and HR practices.

Who should attend?

This workshop is suitable for SMEs, Sole Traders, Artists, Product Development Managers or anyone tasked with taking on additional members of staff, interns or freelancers to support their business.

What skills will I learn?

• Improved knowledge of employment law

• Understanding the various types of employment contracts available and when to use them

• Improved confidence when contracting someone.

About the Facilitators

Liz Burley

Director at Burley Law and our HR and Employment law specialist who provides legal advice and services to businesses and individuals. She is a solicitor with over 15 years’ experience who offers employment law advice and HR services relating to staff on-boarding, staff management and staff changes within a business. Liz also offers support to individuals who are dealing with a workplace grievance or disciplinary allegations, or in need of legal advice or representation during Employment Tribunal claims.

Reccy Midigo

Reccy Midigo is a Paralegal & SQE Trainee who supports with client work relating to IP, Commercial, and Employment law matters. She also has experience with Human Rights, Family, Consumer, Civil and Criminal Law matters having worked in law firms in the UK, Greece and Saint Lucia. During her time with the firm, she has assisted clients with reviewing and drafting documents and securing their IP. Her previous work as a legal administrator helps her provide advice and support to SME’s regarding recruitment, staff management and development, improving business processes and administration, and business compliance.