Chadwick Lawrence to put employment law under the spotlight with interactive mock tribunal
Northern law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors is set to bring employment law to life with its 10th annual Mock Employment Tribunal, giving business leaders an opportunity to explore the legal complexities of managing workplace disputes.
This year’s interactive event, taking place on Tuesday 10 November at Weetwood Hall Estate in Leeds, will recreate an employment tribunal examining the dismissal of an employee following controversial social media posts. The mock tribunals, usually attended by over 200 employers, are free to attend.
The fictional case will explore a challenge increasingly relevant to modern employers: where does an individual’s right to express their views end, and an employer’s responsibility to protect its reputation and maintain appropriate workplace standards begin?
Through live witness evidence, cross-examination and legal submissions from practising barristers, attendees will follow the case as it unfolds, gaining an insight into how employment tribunals operate and the factors that can influence their decisions.
The session will also examine the practical application of unfair dismissal principles, including the importance of thorough disciplinary investigations, fair hearings and following the correct procedures when dealing with potentially contentious employee conduct.
Sam Pawson, Head of Employment at Chadwick Lawrence, said: “With social media blurring the boundaries between professional and personal life, employers can face difficult decisions when an employee’s online activity attracts criticism or conflicts with organisational values.
“Our mock tribunal will demonstrate how these situations can develop into complex employment disputes, and why getting the process right from the outset is so important. Attendees will have the opportunity to see how a case unfolds in practice and gain a better appreciation of the importance of fair and robust employment procedures.”
The event will take place from 8.15am to 12pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at Weetwood Hall Estate, Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5PS.
To book a place, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mock-tribunal-event-tickets-2002793707894.