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RICS in West Midlands: Employment Law and Essential Tools for SMEs

Thu 17 Sep 2026 11:30 - 14:00 BST 1 hour structured CPD

Continuing Professional Development for RICS members

Members Lounge, RICS, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA

In-Person

Overview

When you are running a surveying firm, managing projects, clients, and teams already demands your full attention. Keeping up with employment law and your duty of care to employees can quickly become complex and time consuming. This event is designed specifically for SMEs who want to stay compliant while keeping their focus on delivering high quality professional services.

We will gain practical insight into what the Employment Rights Act means for you and your business. This session will cover the latest developments, key timelines and the practical steps employers should be taking now to prepare. Whether you manage site-based teams, office staff or a combination of both, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of your responsibilities and how to reduce risk while remaining compliant.

In addition, we will touch on the wider range of tools available to support small and medium sized surveying practices, including solutions for accounting, tax, and legal support.

If you are looking to protect your practice and maintain your employment responsibilities, this event will provide valuable insight tailored to surveyors

Schedule

11:30 – Arrival for Lunch buffet and networking

12:00 – CPD Talk begins

13:00 – Continued networking and sweet treats

14:00 – Event end

Speaker

Gillian McAteer

Gillian McAteer

Director of Employment Law, Citation

Qualifying as a solicitor in 1992, Gillian McAteer has been with Citation since 2003 and is the Director of Employment Law. Her extensive commercial experience has equipped her with invaluable insights into clients’ pain points and being able to guide businesses to the right solution in any given situation. Gill is regularly called upon by national, regional, trade and local press to provide expert insights into the latest HR & Employment Law updates, including featuring on Sky News, BBC News and LBC.

Sponsor

Citation

Citation empower small to medium-sized businesses across the country with support on all aspects of running a business from HR to ISO Certification. Advice and guidance from expert accountants, legal advisors and consultants should not be reserved for big business – Citation brings this expertise to everyone.

Price summary

RICS in West Midlands: Employment Law and Essential Tools for SMEs

Free