Employment Law at 11 - Topics include ESG, and Zero Hours Contracts
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Seamus McGranaghan from the employment team at O'Reilly Stewart solicitors and Christine Quinn from Legal Island  discuss: 1.HR – putting the ‘Social’ into ESG!  Environmental, Social and Governance, or ESG as it’s known, is the big buzz word in industry at the moment. But it’s more than just a passing trend and HR play a pivotal role in its success. Seamus discusses: •             What is ESG?  •             Why does ESG matter for your organisation?  •             How your organisation can communicate your ESG agenda to employees to retain existing and attract new talent. •             And why HR are key to ESG success. 2.Draft legislation was introduced in the Assembly before it fell aiming to provide enhanced protection for zero-hours workers. It’s in the pipeline and forearmed is forewarned! Seamus explains: •             The current law around zero hours contracts •             The law in GB •             The new proposals, and what they could mean for you.
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