June 17, 2026
11:00AM-12:00PM
Legal trends and societal change have created new EDI challenges for employers which are proving difficult to manage. In this session, we will explore this changing landscape and consider recent case law developments and legislation to draw out some key legal themes for institutions as they strive to be truly inclusive workplaces. We will also flag how the Employment Rights Act (which received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025) impacts on equality obligations and potential future changes under the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill.
We will examine the following areas and the challenges and opportunities they present:
- emerging legal and regulatory trends in discrimination law
- gender identity rights including relevant legislation, case law and new developments
- the evolving interface between freedom of speech and harassment
- difficult/tricky scenarios and issues and how to manage the
This webinar is aimed at those working in the education sector.