NFAN Webinar: Employment Law Updates Part 1

Event Detail

Recent changes to employment rights legislation are already impacting how farm parks and rural attractions recruit, manage and retain staff. In this practical and sector‑focused webinar, Matthew Potter will explain what the latest changes mean for operators of farm parks and similar visitor attractions, with a particular focus on seasonal and casual workforces.

The webinar will cover: 

• Updates to Statutory Sick Pay and the practical impact for employers
• Changes affecting probation periods and how to manage new starters
• What reforms to zero hours contracts mean for flexibility and compliance
• Key risks for farm attractions and how to reduce them
• Practical steps employers should be taking now

The session will be especially relevant for businesses employing part‑time, seasonal or variable‑hours staff and will include time for questions.

This webinar forms Part 1 of a two‑part employment law series. Part 2 will take place in the autumn and will focus on further employment law changes anticipated later this year.

Who should attend?

Owners, directors, managers and HR leads at farm parks, family attractions and rural visitor businesses.

About the speaker

Matthew is an Employment Partner at Howes Percival and brings a wealth of experience across all areas of employment law. He has a longstanding interest and extensive experience working with rural, leisure and visitor attraction businesses, including farm parks and family attractions. He regularly advises employers operating seasonal, part‑time and flexible workforces on how to manage employment law risk while running commercially successful businesses.

Matthew writes and presents frequently on employment law issues, providing practical updates and training for clients.