Jersey Employment Law Update: Key Developments and Lessons from Recent Case Law

This webinar provides a practical update on the latest changes in Jersey employment law and what they mean for employers and HR professionals.
We will explore recent legislative developments alongside forthcoming proposals that are set to shape the employment landscape. The session will also examine emerging enforcement trends, highlighting how regulators are approaching compliance and where organisations may face increased scrutiny. Attendees will gain valuable insights into managing risk, ensuring compliance, and adopting best practice in light of evolving expectations. Designed for HR leaders, managers, and legal advisers, this update will equip participants with the knowledge needed to respond confidently to change, protect their organisation, and support their workforce effectively.

This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and offers insights and updates from a leading industry-expert speaker. 

Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.

Content

• Understand the most recent changes to Jersey employment law and their practical implications

• Explore upcoming legislative proposals and how they may affect employers

• Identify emerging enforcement trends and areas of regulatory focus

• Gain insights into managing compliance risk and protecting organisational reputation

• Learn best practice approaches to support employees while meeting legal obligations

Presenters

Daniel Read Partner at Walkers

Daniel leads our Employment practice group in Jersey and has over 12 years' experience in Jersey advising financial services organisations on all aspects of the employment relationship. As a Jersey advocate, he represents clients in Royal Court and Employment and Discrimination Tribunal casess. Daniel also advises on business licensing, immigration, data protection and drafts and negotiates employment documentation. He works closely with Walkers Investment Funds and Corporate team on employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions and brings valuable in-house experience from a six-month secondment with a major bank.

Jo Powis Senior Counsel at Walkers

Jo provides comprehensive advice across all areas of employment law, with particular expertise in whistleblowing and complex discrimination claims. Jo regularly represents clients in complex Tribunal proceedings, including claims involving discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistleblowing. She also provides strategic counsel on large-scale projects, including restructures, policy review processes and corporate transactions. Jo also has in-house experience from 6 month secondments to the employment law teams at a major bank and a global telecommunications company.