Training Courses

Training Courses

We have today launched our detailed training brochure, which is available here; Kilgannon & Partners - Training Brochure.

 

It sets out the training courses we can deliver to your organisation/managers on a wide range of HR-related topics; all designed to assist your managers improve their knowledge of employment law ensuring they and you remain compliant.  In essence we can help your managers to manage better.

 

The training is bespoke and tailored to your needs. It is delivered in an engaging and informative way where debate and discussion are encouraged to ensure your managers feel more confident about managing effectively.

 

The training can also be tailored for HR professionals or those new to human resources.

 

If you have any employment law training requirements or queries, please do not hesitate to contact our specialist trainer, Kerry, at ksp@kilgannonlaw.co.uk or 07512 361573.

 

 

Comments from previous course attendees includes:

 

“Professional, informal yet comprehensive overview of latest employment law aspects”

 

“Kerry explains complex bits of law really well and is able to relate them to our organisation which is really helpful”

 

“Very effective trainer – knowledgeable, listed and easy to follow”

 

“Very engaging and enjoyable delivery of training with the ability for participants to provide an input on recent and relevant experience”

 

“Very useful, learned a lot even though I’ve attended very similar courses in the past”

 

“I became more knowledgeable in how to handle specific situations and where to look for support”


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The dismissal of a cleaner employed in two jobs working 17 hour days was fair

By Nicolla Cockerill • December 11, 2025
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Assurances by CEO bind Company to extend share options post-employment

By Nicola Cockerill • December 10, 2025
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ACAS Early Conciliation: Why more time may not be the best healer

By Dominic Holmes • November 10, 2025
From 1 December 2025, ACAS early conciliation will double to 12 weeks. Discover what this change means, how it affects tribunal time limits and backlogs, and why more time may not always benefit employees or employers.
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Sanju Pal v Accenture UK Ltd - An appeal on endometriosis and the corporate consulting model - Category A in the Employment Appeal Tribunal on 9 and 10 December 2025

September 1, 2025
Analysis of Sanju Pal v Accenture UK Ltd: appeal on endometriosis, consulting model, and Category A classification in the EAT, 9–10 Dec 2025.
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National Living Wage and Minimum Wage - Rate Changes

By Emily Kidd • March 31, 2025
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Essential Steps to Navigate New UK Employment Laws: Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

January 13, 2025
Kilgannon & Partners outlines key steps to comply with the new UK duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment. Services include risk assessments, policy updates, staff training, and confidential reporting. Contact us for support.
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The Home Office Expands Sponsor Licence Priority Services

By Natasha Davies • December 16, 2024
The UK Home Office has expanded its sponsor licence priority services to offer greater flexibility and faster processing for prospective and current sponsors of migrant workers. Removal of the Pre-Licence Priority Service Cap Previously, the Home Office limited the number of daily applications for its pre-licence priority service to 30. This daily cap has now been removed. The pre-licence priority service is designed for organisations that have applied for a sponsor licence and seek to bring skilled workers to the UK more swiftly. By paying a £500 fee, applicants can reduce their waiting time from approximately eight weeks to around ten working days.
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Successful defence of appeal in the Court of Appeal against HSBC

By Gerard Airey • December 16, 2024
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Employer's obligation to prevent illegal working

By Natasha Davies • December 12, 2024
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Extension of Whistleblowing Protection

By Louise Maynard • October 31, 2024
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