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Employee vs contractor: Avoiding costly mistakes
2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Hiring in any business moves quickly, but misclassifying workers can create serious legal and financial exposure.
In this session, LegalVision’s Comfort Nkang, Practice Leader, will explain how employment status is assessed across common business settings.
The webinar will cover typical role classifications, key legal obligations, and practical steps businesses can take to reduce risk.
Key takeaways from this session:

How the legal test for employment status applies in practice
Key rights and obligations for employees and contractors
Practical steps to reduce misclassification risk and liability

Managing neurodivergent individuals in the workplace | Lunch and Learn
2026-03-23 12:00 - 12:30
One in seven people are now estimated to have a neurodivergent condition, such as dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder.
Neurodivergent people can bring valuable strengths, ranging from deep focus and analytical thinking to creativity and innovation.
Without the right understanding and support, however, they may struggle within narrow definitions of “typical” performance and communication, leading to challenges which may affect them in the workplace.
By putting in place practical measures to recognise and support your neurodiverse talent, you can unlock your workforce’s full potential, increasing engagement, productivity and overall performance.
Topics covered in this session:

Recognising and understanding neurodiversity traits
Practical adjustments that allow neurodiverse people to thrive
Steps you can take to build a more inclusive and high-performing workforce

Earned Settlement: What employers need to know
2026-04-07 09:30 - 10:30
The UK Government has announced significant changes to the path to settlement for most international citizens. This will impact sponsored workers and also their sponsors, who now face an extension of sponsorship costs and compliance obligations for workers on a longer path to settlement.
Join Rebecca Engel-Morton and Catriona MacDonald to find out what we know so far and what steps sponsors and employers should take now.

Immigration Compliance: How professional advisers can support rural businesses
2026-04-29 09:30 - 10:30
Rural businesses rely on accountants, insurance brokers and other professional services to deal with all kinds of compliance issues. But immigration compliance often slips through the cracks. With civil penalties now starting at £45,000 and enforcement action at an all-time high, it is essential that rural businesses do not get caught out.
Join Jacqueline Moore, Partner in our Immigration team, and Robin Dunlop, Partner in our Land & Rural Business team, to find out how professional service providers can support their rural clients with immigration compliance.

Flexible Working 2026 and Beyond
2026-05-14 09:30 - 10:30
The world of work has changed substantially in recent years, due to the changes during and post the Covid pandemic, the increase in hybrid working and partly because of changing expectations and needs.
Join Thorntons Employment team as we look at the current landscape of flexible working and the changes being brought in by the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Global Talent Visas for academics & researchers
2026-05-20 09:30 - 10:30
Scotland’s universities and research institutions attract talented academics and researchers from all over the world. The Global Talent visa offers a highly favourable visa route for academics, researchers and their families.
Join the Immigration team for an in-depth session on the Global Talent visa route.
