Webinars

Acas experts run regular webinars on employment law topics and employment relations.

They're free to join, you just need to register in advance. Spaces are limited.

You can ask our experts questions during the webinar.

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Neonatal care leave and pay: the law explained

Watch a pre-recorded webinar for employers.

This covers the new statutory right to take neonatal care leave and pay. Eligible parents can take up to 12 weeks' leave and pay, effective from 6 April 2025.

The webinar includes:

  • an introduction to statutory neonatal care leave and pay
  • eligibility requirements for neonatal care leave
  • taking neonatal care leave, including the new two-tiered approach
  • neonatal care pay

Register and watch a recording from 2 April 2025

Inclusive workplaces: making changes to better support neurodiversity

This webinar is for employers wanting to learn more about neurodiversity and inclusivity at work. It includes:

  • supporting and managing neurodivergent staff
  • reasonable adjustments
  • making your recruitment process more accessible
  • creating an inclusive environment

Register now for 'Inclusive workplaces: making changes to better support neurodiversity'

You can also register and watch a recording from 9 April 2025.

Mental health at work

This webinar looks at how employers can positively support mental health and wellbeing at work. It will cover:

  • an introduction to mental health and the law
  • the Acas framework for positive mental health
  • how to support mental health
  • case studies

Register now for 'Mental health at work'

You can also register and watch a recording from 19 November 2024.

Let's talk about menopause at work

For employers and HR managers, this webinar discusses the importance of supporting those experiencing the menopause. It includes:

  • what the menopause is and who it affects
  • how it can affect people at work
  • legal responsibilities for employers
  • how organisations and managers can support staff
  • case studies

Register now for 'Let's talk about menopause at work'

You can also register and watch a recording from 30 May 2024.

Diversity and discrimination: frequently asked questions

This webinar focuses on the top 10 questions we get from employers and employees about diversity and discrimination. For example:

  • my employer is changing my job role and it will have a negative impact on my disability – can they do this?
  • I’m being disciplined for behaviour linked to my disability – what can I do?
  • I’m being bullied at work and I want to take legal action – can I do this?

Register now for 'Diversity and discrimination: frequently asked questions'

You can also register and watch a recording from 14 August 2024.

Carer's leave: the law explained

In this webinar, we will look at the new law on carer's leave that came into effect in April 2024. It will cover:

  • the new law
  • eligibility criteria
  • how someone can take carer's leave
  • notice periods for taking carer's leave
  • risks for employers who get it wrong

Register now for 'Carer's leave: the law explained'

You can also register and watch a recording from 17 April 2024.

Working hours and rest breaks: understanding the Working Time Regulations 1998

This webinar looks at the Working Time Regulations and when they apply. It will cover:

  • the rules about working hours and opting out
  • requirements for time off and rest breaks
  • legal obligations for employers

Register now for 'Working hours and rest breaks: understanding the Working Time Regulations 1998'

You can also register and watch a recording from 27 November 2024.

Sickness absence: supporting your staff

This webinar looks at how employers can effectively manage sickness and the return to work process. It will cover:

  • different types of absence
  • how to support employees at work to help reduce absence
  • how to support staff during absence
  • long covid
  • how to support a successful return to work

Register now for 'Sickness absence: supporting your staff'

You can also register and watch a recording from 25 September 2024.

Reasonable adjustments: how to get them right

This webinar will help employers understand, identify and implement reasonable adjustments. It will cover:

  • the legal responsibilities for employers
  • different types of reasonable adjustments
  • how to overcome challenges with practical solutions
  • ways to encourage inclusion in your organisation

Register now for 'Reasonable adjustments: how to get them right'

You can also register and watch a recording from 7 November 2024.

Past webinar recordings

You can watch recordings of past webinars on a range of topics, including:

  • carer's leave
  • discipline
  • discrimination
  • employment contracts
  • flexible working
  • grievance
  • investigations at work
  • menopause
  • neurodiversity
  • pay and wages
  • redundancy

Find and watch past webinar recordings

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