EMA Legal Webinar: Legal Best Practice for Organisational Change

Join us for an expert-led webinar with EMA Senior Associate, Sarah Lim, as we explore the legal best practices for managing organisational change.

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Organisational change is more than just restructuring – it's a legal process that demands clarity, fairness and good faith.

Whether you're adjusting roles, shifting responsibilities or selling and buying a new business, join EMA Senior Associate Sarah Lim in this one-hour webinar to unpack the legal framework around change management. including:

  • Consultation and communication

  • Best practice for navigating change initiatives

  • Timing for a potential without prejudice conversation

  • Avoiding personal grievances by understanding your legal obligations

Navigating restructures and other types of change are a significant challenge for employers. If you fail to meet your obligations, your business risks findings of unjustified dismissal, reinstatement orders, and financial penalties - along with reputational damage.


Join Sarah on Tuesday, 21 April for legal clarity and practical tools to manage change confidently. Ideal for small business owners, directors, HR leaders, and anyone responsible for leading and implementing change, in this webinar you'll get:

  • Live Q&A and face time with a lawyer - from the convenience of your desk

  • Case law examples - what went wrong, and what you can learn

  • Best practice and constructive information - so you can get it right

 

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