Employment and discrimination barrister Helen Hogben will chair the upcoming Manchester HR Conference, titled "Dismissal for HR: Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Employers," on 25 March 2026 at The Lowry Hotel. The event aims to equip HR professionals with practical strategies for navigating the complexities of employee terminations, drawing on court-proven solutions.
Hogben, a barrister at Trinity Chambers with a national practice, will open the conference with a keynote address and lead discussions with a panel of legal experts. The conference will tackle some of the most pressing issues in employment law, including managing obstructive behavior, handling "word-against-word" scenarios, accommodating neurodivergence, addressing cultural misalignment, and handling mental health-related absenteeism and redundancies involving employees on maternity leave.
Rebecca Peck of Bexley Beaumont will explore strategies for performance management when employees resist engagement or allege bullying. Danielle Ingham from Mills & Reeve will provide guidance on handling inappropriate behavior between employees at off-site events. Angela Brumpton of Gunnercooke will discuss challenges of accommodating undiagnosed neurodivergence. Mary Walker from Gordons will address when to act on employees who are disruptive or a poor cultural fit. Bryn Doyle of Lewis Silkin will offer insights on minimizing legal risks related to mental health absences, and Naeema Choudry from Eversheds Sutherland will clarify complexities of suitable alternative employment during redundancy for those on maternity leave.
Hogben, appointed Junior Counsel to the Crown in 2023, has been recognized as a leading junior in the Legal 500 for seven years. Her experience in complex cases, detailed on her website, includes notable cases and a commitment to professional development through seminars and webinars. The full-day conference includes lunch and offers five hours of CPD. For more information, visit the White Paper Conference website.
