Employment Law & Criminal Law - Unravelling the Complex Relationship

Introduction

Presented by expert speaker Paul Jennings, this virtual classroom seminar will use real-world case studies to explore the complex relationship between employment law and criminal law.

Paul will discuss a series of difficult scenarios that employers and employees may encounter and will offer guidance on how to handle them successfully.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• What should an employer do if an employee is under investigation by the police?
• Is an employee duty bound to inform an employer that they are under investigation or have been charged?
• Is an employer entitled to conduct its own investigation, or should it wait until the police investigation has concluded?
• What is the typical life cycle of a criminal investigation, and how long does the process normally take?
• What if the allegations have nothing to do with work?
• Is suspension reasonable or necessary?
• In what circumstances can an employer dismiss?
• When should an employer consider issues relating to safeguarding?
• What if the employer/employee is regulated - are there reporting requirements?
• When is an employer under an obligation to report a concern to the police?
• To what extent can/should an employer assist the police?

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.