The Essential Seminar on Employment, Pay and People | Edinburgh

Running a business is about growth, people, and protecting what you’ve built. But major changes are coming that directly impact you, your payroll, and your legal obligations, and many businesses aren’t prepared. The Essential Employment Law & Payroll Seminar is…

Events

  • 7th May 2026 Date
  • 9.30am - 11.30am Time
  • The Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1TR Where

Speakers

  • Donna Wrigglesworth
  • Niamh McKenna
  • Richard Petrie
  • Sean McAuley

Running a business is about growth, people, and protecting what you’ve built. But major changes are coming that directly impact you, your payroll, and your legal obligations, and many businesses aren’t prepared.

The Essential Employment Law & Payroll Seminar is coming to Edinburgh on Thursday 7th May at 9.30am – 11.30am.

Led by experts from our HR, Employment Tax, Corporate Benefits and Whistleblowing teams, this session will cover the key changes every business needs to know about how to stay compliant in 2026 and beyond. From the changes to the Employment Rights Bill, Employment Tax including Payrolling Benefits, to Fraud Prevention and Harassment rules, alongside exploring changes to salary sacrifice.

Topics covered:

Why should you attend?

  • Get ahead of major employment law and payroll changes to come in 2026 and beyond to minimise disruption to your business and your people.
  • Reduce the risk of non-compliance and protect your business as the legislative landscape changes.
  • Learn clear, practical actions to implement right away in your business.
  • Hear from our experts and get the answers to any questions live in our Q&A session.

Join us for practical, actionable guidance on what’s changing, what you need to do, and how to stay compliant, without disruption to your business, as the employment law and payroll landscape is set to change.

Speakers

  • Donna Wrigglesworth
  • Niamh McKenna
  • Richard Petrie
  • Sean McAuley

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