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ACAS: Carer's leave – the law explained

In April 2024 a new law came into effect allowing employees one week of unpaid leave per year to provide care for a dependent with long term care needs. 

Eligibility is not dependent an employee’s length of service with an employer. 

As a result, there will be practical implications for employers and new policies to be put in place. 

This Acas webinar explores: 

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ACAS: Working hours and rest breaks – understanding the working time regulations

The limits and rules around working hours and rest breaks can be complex. This free Acas webinar explains the essentials of working time limits and when they apply. 

The 30 minute session includes: 
• Why we have the Working Time Regulations (1998) 
• The rules about working hours and opting-out 
• Requirements for time off and rest breaks 
• Legal obligations for employers 
• Further support available 

This webinar will be supported by advisers who will answer your questions about the content.

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ACAS: Flexible working requests – A case study and the law

Join ACAS for flexible working webinar where we will delve into the latest legislative updates affecting flexible working requests. 

This webinar will cover: 

• An overview of the law 

• The Acas Code of Practice 

• Examples of flexible working 

• Rights & responsibilities of employers 

• And rights and responsibilities of an employee 

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Atkinson HR: Rethinking Retention – What Really Makes People Stick Around

Recruitment is only part of the challenge. Retaining great people in stretched, purpose-led organisations requires a deeper understanding of what truly drives engagement and commitment. This session looks at the real reasons people stay, what pushes them to leave, and how organisations can strengthen retention without relying on unsustainable solutions.

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Get Grants: Free introduction to monitoring and evaluation

Join Get Grants for a FREE introductory workshop on our Monitoring & Evaluation Training Course. Discover how to make monitoring, evaluating, and reporting to your supporters accessible, relevant, and empowering that is designed for fundraisers in all roles.

Check out our (Get Grants) Monitoring & Evaluation Training Course here.

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Manchester Community Central: Business and VCSE Connect

Join Manchester Community Central for this event all about helping businesses to work with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in a mutually beneficial way.

Manchester Community Central's purpose is to encourage, support and develop VCSE organisations and local people to have a real influence over the places and communities in which they live.

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
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Connect and Collaborate drop in – bringing businesses and the voluntary sector together

Manchester Community Central's Connect and Collaborate drop in’s, aim to bring together Businesses, Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) and passionate philanthropists for meaningful connections, collaboration, and support for great causes. Whether you’re looking to discover new partnerships or make a positive impact in your community and explore mutual beneficial ways of working together - join us for regular get to togethers, giving you a chance to network with likeminded individuals.

Benefits for businesses attending

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Cost of Living GM Mayoral Hustings

Food, rent, and other basics of life continue to be a huge burden for millions of people across Greater Manchester. The cost of living is too high, and wages have failed to keep up.

Three organisations that work on the cost of living across our city-region have put this hustings together to give you the chance to put your questions directly to the candidates who are standing to be the next mayor of Greater Manchester.

ACORN Manchester – GM branch of a national community union, which campaigns on renter's rights, bailiff use and a range of other working-class issues.

Online and in-person Ascension Church, 282 Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 5TQ