Impact of a new government on employment and immigration law in higher education

Following the General Election on 4 July, we took a look (83 days after the Election) at what’s changed so far and what that means for employment and HR managers working in the higher education sector. 

Key issues covered:

• The first 100 days of a new government and the impact on employment law for HE – what’s being promised, what’s been delivered and what's the likely impact
• Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 - due to come into force in October 2024
• Prevention of sexual harassment – what the new duties mean for higher education, what is classed as ‘reasonable steps’, what practical steps can HR managers take?
• The government’s increased focus on UKVI sponsor licence compliance - how universities manage common compliance issues and implement effective strategies when recruiting international staff and students
• Q&A

Our panel was chaired by Kelly Simpson. Kelly is a knowledge lawyer in the Bevan Brittan Higher Education team specialising in employment law. She previously worked as a senior in-house lawyer at a Russell Group University, advising senior HR professionals and management on a wide range of employment and strategic issues.

Kelly was joined by employment lawyers Anne Palmer (Legal Director) and Naomi Compton (Associate) and business immigration specialist Tijen Ahmet (Legal Director).

This was the first in our autumn 2024 higher education webinar series. Our higher education specialists will be hosting our other sessions from 12:00 - 13:00 on 2 October and 9 October.

Further details on our other webinars can be found below:

• Higher Education finances: opportunities to pivot - 2 October
• Cyber security, data protection and IP – practical tips to mitigate risk - 9 October

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