“Daniel has the rare ability of being able to distill volumes of information into simple steps and then bring those steps alive.”

“This course has given me the confidence from giving just good advice to giving advice with a bit more oomph and confident reasoning behind it. I have come from a corporate world where I had a legal department to always rely on, as a HR Consultant this course has definitely given me more confidence in my ability.”

“Everyone should attend this course; managers and HR alike. The way the course and content are structured means it is appropriate for entry-level and experts alike! Highly recommended!”

“It’s amazing how Daniel manages to pack so much into two hour sessions – the content and delivery are so well pitched. If you want to know what employment law is about, this is the perfect course for you.”

“A great course, making the complex world of employment law much clearer, enabling me to respond to my clients’ complex people queries with renewed confidence, understanding and pragmatic advice.”

“Excellent Course.  Whether it is a confidence boost that is needed or reaffirming years of knowledge the course is pitched perfectly and inclusive to all.  Daniel and Jennie have done a fantastic job  in putting it all together.”

“The course has been so beneficial in understanding more of the risks involved in the day to day running in supporting an HR dept. So much I didn’t know and now feel much better equipped!”

“It is great to be able to use the information straight away after doing each module. Fantastic course and sorry it has to end. Both Daniel and Jennie have been excellent!”

“It gave me the confidence to realise that I can remember my employment law and now feel I could return to this area of work after a 12 year break”

“The course was very well organised and efficient. The course content was incredibly informative and well presented. The Q&A sessions and tutorials were further supportive to improve your knowledge, understanding and your retention. Amazing course.”

“An enjoyable run through employment law with a valuable link to current case law presented in a straightforward and understandable format.”

“The greater awareness of how day to day issues relate to the statutory provisions has been  excellent and invaluable.”

“My confidence around the application of employment law has greatly increased.”

“I have found the course invaluable.  It has brought all the strands of employment law together for me and I have learned so much.  Daniel is an outstanding presenter with the right amount of humour along the way.  I would highly recommend this to anyone in the world of HR!  Thank you.”

“If you need a practical, detailed and invaluable overview of all aspects of employment law then this course is right for you. This has been vital for me and worth every single penny, can’t wait to put the lessons into practice.”

“I enjoyed the course and found out lots of information that helps with day to day HR, not just the  employment law side.”

“This has been brilliantly pitched, a great balance between theory and practice, which is where Daniel excels above all others; this course should be part of CIPD qualification …”

“The VELA is a very efficient way to either learn more or review the knowledge you already have.  A great mixture of practical webinars together with case studies and tutorials – all overlaid with efficient administration.”

“I have been looking for a course like this for a long time. I read Employment Law books and this course has helped to bring my knowledge together. I would recommend going on (at least) the Premium package. I went back and watched the recordings again. I plan to do this in the future if I have any situations which come up at work! The tutorials also helped us to apply what we had learned in a safe environment with other students. Would recommend!”

“I very much enjoyed participating in the Virtual Employment Law Academy and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone involved in HR. The course has greatly expanded my employment law knowledge and is already proving hugely beneficial in my work with co-ops and community businesses.  The modules were well-structured and engaging, and I appreciated the opportunities to ask clarification questions.”

“I have really enjoyed the VELA, it’s been years since I studied for my CIPD and I have been managing with the odd webinar and legal briefing when things changed.  This was a great way to do a very thorough refresher (and update) for me. It was pitched at the right level for me as an experienced HR professional and delivered in a way that translated how the laws actually apply in everyday practice.”

“The VELA provided me with information that I didn’t know I didn’t know.  Having worked in HR for 25 years I thought that I had information about most topics, although some not in great detail, but this course provided me with topics that i had never come across before.  Daniel was informative, fun and quick to answer specific queries.  I would recommend this course to anyone in HR whether you’re new to it or have been doing it for years.”

“The course was extremely detailed. Daniel made the sessions energetic, interesting and methodical in the way it was delivered. As a solicitor wanting to recap on employment law I found it excellent. Would wholeheartedly recommend.”

“I found the course extremely helpful and would recommend it to anyone working in a relevant role. In particular, as an independent HR Consultant working alone, it’s been so useful – so much so that it really should be made compulsory! I only wish I’d done this course  years ago when I first started – but, it’s never too late to increase knowledge and most of all, confidence. 

Huge thanks to Daniel and to Jennie for everything – it’s made and will make such a difference to my professional career.”

“I feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to participate in this course and learn so much from Daniel.  I have appreciated his enthusiasm, commitment and humour in making this an enjoyable learning experience.  Having returned to an HR role after many years, the course has generally been very helpful and will give me confidence in my work.  Thank you for sharing your knowledge.”

“I joined on the premium level, having held an MA in HR which covered employment law back in 2005. Whilst I feel that I keep up to date with case law, I have found Daniel’s invaluable to not only reinforce what I already knew and give me the confidence when answering employment queries from clients, but I have picked up numerous other gems that I have called upon straight away whilst undertaking the course. Thanks so much Daniel as always”.

“As a HR Services Manager the focus of my role tends to lean towards Systems, Processes and Admin. This course has been a fantastic way to improve my Employment Law knowledge not only for my own development and interest but also to enable me to more confidently deal with internal queries in future.  Daniel was interesting and engaging throughout and I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to HR professionals at any level.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course, it was informative in an easy to understand way and at no point did I feel overwhelmed by the information.  It was pacey without being rushed or over laboured.  Daniel’s style  is relaxed and he took time to answer questions. and check that his explanations were clear and understood.   I feel much more confident in my ability to advise my organisation. Many thanks to Daniel and Jennie.”

“The [Virtual Employment Law Academy] was an invaluable course for me. There aren’t any other employment training courses which are even closely comparable. Daniel has an incredible depth of knowledge and made him the perfect teacher for this course. From the first session, I was able to approach my work differently and use my learning every day at work. The knowledge I have gained has helped me to advise vulnerable clients and explain their rights and how to move forward. This course is an absolute must for anybody dealing with employment law.”

“The course was excellent. I have looked around for specific employment law courses but found nothing suitable until Daniel ran the Academy. Put simply, I now know a lot more than I did [at the start] which will help me to be a much more informed and timely source of advice for our HR and business teams. Interesting, enjoyable and excellent value for money.”

“I joined the HR world in October 2021 and have been learning on the job since. Every day is a school day and being 6 months in, this course brought everything I have learnt together.  Daniel was engaging, creative and the finer detail of each topic gave me a methodical, yet clearer understanding as I continue my journey. ROLL ON NEXT YEAR!”

“A very good course which represents exceptional value for money. If you want an employment refresher – it’s ideal. If you want to learn more employment basics – it’s ideal. I have no hesitation in recommending this course – and I have not been paid to say this!”

“Although I couldn’t attend all the live sessions, the recorded videos that were uploaded shortly after were easy to find and great to catch up to. The course has been brilliant for me as an Independent HR Consultant to both confirm my knowledge and understanding, but also provide those refreshers and updates that we all need to ensure the advice we provide is accurate.  I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone who deals with HR and employment law matters in their day to day job.”

“Daniel Barnett delivered the course in a clear, engaging and interactive way. The course is great value for money, and I really do feel that I have gained a solid understanding of some very important areas of employment law. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I would recommend it.”

“I’ve used resources created and run by Daniel Barnett for a couple of years now and would highly recommend to any HR professional/TU Rep. He manages to deliver information at such a level and in such a style that makes it easy to absorb and retain plus the handouts make for great guides to refer back to.  Daniel covers a wide range of topics that anyone dealing with employment law matters would find very helpful and informative.”

“I really enjoyed the course and no matter how experienced you are in the world of HR you will pick up something new in every module.”

“The course is a good refresher for those of us who studied our employment law modules a long, (long) time ago. It was very much like being in a university lecture hall again. I would recommend this course to people who want to have a good grasp of the basics of employment law”

“This course is excellent for those who are new to HR and employment law. It covers both the practical and theoretical aspects, and is arguably more useful for HR professionals than a CIPD course.”

“This was a great opportunity to provide a structured refresher of areas that I knew about and to learn more about aspects that I was aware of but had less knowledge. The workbooks will be great for future reference.”

“I found the course really beneficial as a general refresher of employment law. I am a trained lawyer who gave up practicing law many years ago to look after my son whilst young. When he started school I started working for the citizens advice part time and had to refresh my knowledge of employment law whilst working for them. If this course had existed back then it would have been really useful to have done at that point.”

“This was a great overall Employment Law course. The workbooks and the textbooks were really helpful and are great reference points for the future. The case references are invaluable and really helpful to reinforce case advice. Daniel’s presentations are very clear and Jenny is amazing, too! John Sprack is so informative and the tutorials are a great benefit to reinforce knowledge. Thank you!”

“The course has helped me validate my knowledge but more importantly has helped me develop in areas I didn’t have much experience in. I have already started to share what I’ve learnt with my team and with my clients.”

“The course was so useful to have a refresher on employment law and has increased my confidence to advise my clients on where the risks lie for them.”

“After many years working in Employment Law, I came in wondering if there was anything I didn’t know, so gave it a go. I realised very quickly how much I had forgotten or indeed didn’t already know.”

“I started studying for the CILEX CPQ shortly before this course and Daniel’s concise explanations have really helped me get to grips with some of the more complex wording and given me a much better idea of how to translate the facts to relate them to real life examples.”

“The course was perfectly pitched for experienced HR professionals looking to gain a more in depth understanding of the legislation which underpins so much of our work. The course was concise, clear, fast paced and very well presented. The tutorials ensured we had an opportunity to reflect on the lectures and put it all into practice. Loads and loads of opportunities for questions! It has been brilliant – thank you.”

“For those wondering if they should pay for this course, don’t hesitate, it has supported me in the advice I provide and is a thoroughly helpful resource. Daniel is a excellent communicator or law and Jenny’s organisation is second to none.”

“It was exceptional in the way it was presented clearly and in detail with an opportunity to ask questions.  In my case it has been extremely complex working in HR in the care sector, even with over 20 years experience.  This course has been invaluable.”

“The course covers so much that is very relevant & useful to HR practitioners. It’s an extremely valuable refresher to those of us who qualified years ago!”

“The course was great, it’s a great reminder of things you know but have forgotten along with learning loads and loads of new information. Also it was so practical & pragmatic that I was able to use my knowledge immediately…..well worth the time and money!”

“As a recent graduate I have found that the Virtual Employment Law Academy is much more clear and concise than university lectures. The VELA dives into depth on the definitions and practicality of the laws surrounding employment law and I would strongly recommend it.”

“Very comprehensive and Daniel explains subjects clearly. There is a lot to take in but it is reassuring to have the workbooks and recordings to hand should I need them afterwards, and the Slack community was a great idea too. Content was really helpful to be able to advise clients going forward.”

“As a trade union officer I have found the course enormously helpful  I feel like I’ve done a condensed employment law masters course!  It has provided me with so much concrete evidence and hard facts to help me win for members in casework.  I am recommending this course to all my colleagues – so glad you will be running it again I expect you will be inundated with applicants.”

“This course is excellent. It has huge benefits from Daniel presenting but also from the other delegates. Great discussion, great questions and Fantastic value add. Well worth attending each time it runs!”

“Daniel’s HR policies are invaluable, giving us a bank of robust, reliable and legally sound policies to give to our clients without having to research and create them ourselves. They’re in simple English, easy to read and understand and so suitable for all employees. I will certainly be purchasing the updates as and when they are available.”

“The policies are written by an experienced Employment Law Barrister with impeccable credentials. They’re straightforward, pragmatic and not overly complicated; you can be sure you are getting the best, up to date policies straight from the horse’s mouth. I was confident with the policies that I was already working with, but these have provided both reinforcement that I am still on the right lines as well as some excellent additions that I implemented without delay.”

“Clients want a simple, easy to use, easy to follow and understand set of policies and procedures for their employees. Daniel’s handbook of policies is just that and my clients love them. Best of all, Daniel has done all of the hard work drafting them for me. These are the only set of policies and procedures that I use because they bring a dry subject alive. The policies are bang up to date and relevant to my client base. I would highly recommend to anyone who owns an HR practice or business to make the purchase of these documents – you and your clients will not be disappointed.”

“Simple, compliant, concise and clear for employees and managers alike. Easy to tailor, too.”

“Having returned from the Middle East, Daniel’s HR policies helped me understand UK employment laws and were clear and uncomplicated. They gave me confidence that my advice to my employer/managers was compliant with current legislation.”

“As a busy independent HR Consultant working mainly with SME companies, it was a huge breath of fresh air when Daniel put together his HR policies. Instead of hours of reviewing and editing existing documents, I have been able to provide my clients with these consistent, robust and above all user-friendly policies over and over again, in complete confidence. No more toiling over every policy word for me! Thank you Daniel.”

“Your policies are fabulous. They equip any SME to navigate workplace issues. They’re well-written, in succinct plain English and they work. Above all and which is vital they give our employer clients the confidence to manage their employees. That’s invaluable. (This is based on genuine feedback from a long-standing employer client just before Christmas).”

“Concise and punchy, easy to read with all the essential need-to-know information included!”

“The policies and contracts cover all the relevant matters that any SME may face and are written in plain English. Even if an SME has the internal resources to produce such documents itself, why would it for the price of the suite of documents? The documents are a must for most SMEs.”

“HR Consultants, you should buy these to use with your clients. They give you peace of mind that what you are using is high quality and a tried and tested solution, and clients like the concept of them being written by a barrister.”

“Clients are increasingly asking for menopause and wellbeing policies. You take 2 minutes to personalise the templates and sell them on. It’s easy profit.”

“As Head of HR, I love Daniel’s policies. Any time our managers have questions, they now know where to find the answer. They’re easy to understand and save us loads of time answering questions.”

“Daniel’s HR policies are invaluable. As an Independent HR professional, they give you security, they’re extremely well written, they save you time and make you money. What’s not to love?”

“Buy Daniel’s HR policies because all the hard work has been done for you already.”

Daniel is engaging and makes employment law exciting. Yes, yes, yes. I will pay for my associate to come as well next time.

Excellent, as always. An opportunity to hear about employment law issues in an open, honest and practical manner – advising what will work – what we can do –and not just listing all the things we should avoid.

An excellent speaker with the ability to make all topics engaging and relevant. Come along!

Very engaging and knowledgeable. Great prices! Definitely worth it, really accessible and have come away with reassurance and things I can put into practice.

Fantastic, very energetic, enlightening. Go! Really useful.

“I really enjoyed the course. It was very fast paced at times but I feel that I have really benefited from the time spent listening and learning.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed this course!  Daniel’s delivery of this course really demystified the law enabling me to take away so much more.   The course reinforced some of my previous learning and enhanced it to the next level.  Really cannot recommend enough!”

“This is by far the best personal development I have ever had. The quality of the materials and the delivery of the learning was fantastic. I plan to re listen to all of the recordings and I will honestly feel a bit empty on a Tuesday morning now that the course is over!”

“This course increased my confidence in understanding the complex legal framework surrounding HR, with lots of tips and tricks on navigating it. I’m so glad I did it.”

“Although I wasn’t as experienced in HR as some of the other attendees, I found the course so helpful and informative.  When I do have the opportunity to manage things like redundancy or TUPE, I feel like I now have a much better understanding of what is involved and the legal requirements.”

“Amazing course for refreshing knowledge and learning new stuff. The resources provided have been an incredibly useful tool in my day to day work.”

“The Virtual Employment Law Academy is a fantastic course to attend. The sessions are relevant, informative,  interesting & expertly delivered by Daniel in a way that’s really fits my preferred learning style.  I would thoroughly recommend.”

“This has been the best employment law course I have ever been on and after 20 plus years in the business feel better equipped than I have ever done. The team are fantastic, very knowledgeable and always willing to help, especially Daniel, Jennie, John and Darren.”

“As an individual who has been in the profession for many years I am very aware that you continually have to move with the times; this programme reassured me that my knowledge was sound and up to date. The  case studies (premium package) were excellent and co solo dates the learning. All in all excellent!”

“When I signed up for the course I had recently gone through a difficult personal time at work. As an HR professional, I felt rubbish about it. The course has given me back my confidence and has helped me secure a new and better job. I am currently studying for my Level 7 and the knowledge I have gained from VELA has supported me with my CIPD qualification. Each part of the course has been well organised and well structured. I have gained so much knowledge from each lecture and every tutorial. I would highly recommend an HR professional sign up to the course!  Massive thank you to Daniel, John, Darren, Jennie and the rest of the team.”

“VELA has been simply brilliant!! Daniel is so engaging with his audience, delivering Employment Law in an educative style, relating it always to the matters HR professionals handle on a day-to-day basis. I studied at the Premium level and the fortnightly tutorials really helped to reinforce the topics we were studying every week. The team throughout have been amazing in terms of the support and help you receive; you have access to the legal knowledge of Darren Newman and John Sprack and Jennie is absolutely brilliant!! For me, it has really furthered my knowledge and understanding within the role I have as a HR Director and I honestly could not recommend this enough to anyone, whether starting out in HR or looking to augment their existing knowledge; it is simply the best!!”

“Daniel manages to present even the most dry and technical subject matter with wit and energy. He kept my attention levels engaged throughout the course. I was continually informed and entertained.”

“Daniel is brilliant at deconstructing complex legislation.   Would highly recommend to anyone also wanting to learn the basics as well as using the course as a ‘refresher’ – there is always something new to learn!”

“I wanted to obtain a more in depth knowledge on  Employment Law.  This was the ideal course, believe me I had looked at a few courses out there and after much research came across VELA.  I would highly recommend to anyone coming into the industry or like me wanted a good in depth refresher.”

“Really useful course content, which covers what a wide range of employment law topics. I would highly recommend the Premium package, as the tutorials are fantastic. They are great way to test and cement your knowledge and John Sprack is very knowledgeable and informative.”

“Daniel has a brilliant style combining knowledge with humour which is stimulating and keeps you engaged whilst learning the law.  This has helped me improve my confidence in the role of HR and is definitely great value.”

“Working as an HR Professional, this was an excellent course to keep my knowledge of employment law fresh.  Daniel has a fun way of explaining complex case law and I enjoyed all his lectures.”

“I am so pleased I eventually did this course (I nearly did the previous cohort but didn’t!). Fantastic for any HR Professional whether stand alone or in-house. Lectures are easy to follow, understandable and you can type straight into the workbook. Thank you so much.”

“This course has been really beneficial in building confidence in the nuances of some of the case law.  Very practical and I would recommend.”

“I really enjoyed refreshing my knowledge with the VELA over the last few weeks. I particularly loved the last few modules regarding tribunal procedures, compensation limits and time limits as it is something I’ve had no experience of and the content was so comprehensive and made me feel more confident about getting involved in these areas in the future. The fact I can re-watch them as needed as well is particularly essential for some of the more technical modules!”

“This has been such an informative and eye opening course to undertake. I have developed a much deeper understanding of Employment legislation, and feel confident to advise on the actual legal position when it comes to cases and risk, not just previous organisational practice.”

“The VELA Course provided a comprehensive update to my knowledge base, seamlessly integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications and emphasising recent legal developments. Its interactive nature and expert instruction not only reinforced my existing understanding but also expanded my proficiency in navigating the intricate landscape of employment law.”

“Such an informative course, I feel it’s been of great value in expanding my HR knowledge. I would recommend to any HR professional wanting to learn more!”

“A more in-depth deep dive into Employment Law than a masters, with the added benefit of being able to go back and watch you lecture any time. Excellent value for money!”

“A great course, its’ already proved useful in how I do my day to day role.  I’d definitely recommend taking part.”

“The Employment Rights Bill update service has been an invaluable asset… it breaks down a very lengthy list of proposed changes… I’ve already used the content to articulate to my employer the key risks and the actions we need to take now.”

“The Employment Rights Bill update service is a lifeline. You are always one step ahead and able to interpret and explain legislative development and case-law in a way that is meaningful in the real world.”

“As a standalone HR Manager I can actually have a life because I use you guys to keep up to date.”

“The session was fabulous. Daniel makes technical and complex new legislation so understandable. He speaks clearly and so succinctly – great speaker and so knowledgeable.”

“This is all quite overwhelming…. Thank goodness for these update sessions.”

“The Employment Rights Bill is so much worse than I had thought, but I now feel more equipped to deal with its application… with more to come.”

“So enjoyed the session, learned lots and the clarity on the subject matter is fantastic. Thank you very much, Mr Barnett and team.”

“As an HR consultant in a micro business, this update service is a lifeline and puts me at ease to know that you are always one step ahead, and able to interpret and explain legislative development and case-law in a way that is meaningful in the real world.”

“Your employment rights updates give me confidence that I am up-to-date in my knowledge and that I am making the right interpretaion of the legislation. I cannot thank you enough – just wish I had found you earlier.”

I’ve professionally gained so much out of this course, both in terms of knowledge but also confidence in my HR practice. I have more confidence in how I support our managers and how I frame, present and manage ‘risks’ to them and the business and which in turn develops my professional reputation and credibility. I wish I’d done this course MUCH earlier in my career!

I have a Masters in Employment Law, and have worked in Employee Relations for many years, however, Employment Law is constantly changing and evolving, especially at the present time. Daniel’s course covers everything you could need to know, is presented clearly, making even relatively complex concepts understandable, and is great value for money.

Excellent course, covers the whole of employment law concisely and clearly and relates this to HR practice. Combination of lectures, tutorials and on line platform works well. Applying it all the time with colleagues to inform how we handle workforce relations cases.

The VELA was very well organised. The handbooks and available support from Daniel and his team and the wider VELA community was brilliant. The topics were thoroughly covered and each session a lot of ground was covered. Thankfully we have ongoing access to the recorded sessions, so that we can refer back to specific points as and when needed. Id highly recommend this course.

The course broke down complex topics in a way that was easy to follow and I’ve come away with practical knowledge I can apply straight away. It’s also helped me better recognise potential risks and know how to manage them effectively.

Daniel is charismatic and keeps you engaged, even during the complex topics! And Meg is a great facilitator. The premium package was a great option. The case studies really make you think about real application. The polls at the end of each lecture encourage you to think about the gaps in your understanding, allowing you to go back to those areas for a refresh.

I’d definitely recommend it to anyone working in HR.

VELA is an excellent investment in anyone’s continued professional development. The course is incredibly comprehensive, covers a wide range of topics, with practical examples and discussion. I would highly recommend to platinum package to do the tutorials and assignments as this really helps to embed the learning. The course has given me so much more confidence in my abilities and has really elevated, refreshed and updated my employment law knowledge. I think this course is a real must for any HR professional giving advice, guidance and support to organisations, either in house, or as a consultant. And if like me, you are a real HR and employment law geek, this is the course for you. I cannot thank you Daniel, Meg and the team enough for the last 6 months, it’s been amazing.

As a Head of HR in a standalone role, staying current with employment law is absolutely essential but also challenging without the support of a wider HR team. This course exceeded my expectations in both content and delivery. It’s comprehensive, clearly presented, and highly relevant to real-world HR practice.

This is my second course in a row with Daniel, having previously enrolled as a premium student, and I continue to be impressed by the standard of learning and the practical insights offered. The course provides incredible value, especially for HR professionals who need to stay sharp and confident when dealing with complex employment issues.

I can confidently say I’ll be returning again gladly!

I signed up to Daniel’s course to deepen my understanding of employment law. The course has done exactly that, equipping me with practical tools to provide clients with clearer, more effective advice. It is a great fun way to learn, Daniel’s delivery is very entertaining and he is so generous with his tips and providing additional course information. Definitely recommend to any HR professional or someone who wants to go into HR.

Embarking on a career as an independent HR Consultant, I really needed to brush up on my legal knowledge. This course has given me a really strong awareness of employment law, filling in a lot of the blanks in my understanding and ensuring I am confident and professional in dealing with my clients.

This course provided me with a structured update on employment law, with practical examples to cement the learning. Daniel presents the information in an engaging and easy to understand way, whilst the support you receive from an admin and tutorial perspective is efficient and really helpful!

This course is an absolute must have for all those in the people profession. Daniel is extremely knowledgeable and shares his experiences in such a relatable way, providing insight and guidance on anything employment law related. The seminars are engaging, lively and the course materials provided complement the content. Inspires and supports professional confidence. Highly recommend.

Daniel is without a doubt an extraordinary person, his knowledge, passion and humour makes the course easy to follow. Particularly with elements that are tedious. He breaks it down in bitesize chunks. I feel more confident and cannot recommend this course enough!

The Employment Law Academy has significantly boosted my confidence in handling complex employee relations issues. The practical case studies and exposure to real tribunal scenarios helped me better understand how employment law is applied in real settings. As a result, I now feel more confident in advising managers and employees with clarity and assurance. It’s been an invaluable experience for my professional growth in HR.

Really helpful and suitably challenging. Confirmed I know a lot about Employment Law but also filled in multiple gaps especially around discrimination and recent case law. Really worth the investment.

This is a high paced energetic course covering the key need to know generalist HR topics in detail. Daniel’s enthusiasm and anecdotes brings the case law to life made it thoroughly enjoyable as well as super useful!

I enjoyed the VELA so much and found it so informative that I have taken it twice. The difference between the first time and this time is that it is now CPD-accredited. As a refresher, it has been very helpful, as is being part of the HR Inner Circle.

These lectures have been brilliant, they have covered so much, the detail & knowledge from Daniel has really helped in bringing things together for me. The extra support in Slack, including information from Darren and resources from Daniel has been great. I couldn’t recommend enough, I will miss these sessions each Tuesday. They have been integral in my learning and understanding of HR. Thank you Daniel.

For once – do believe the hype. This course is good and you will learn something new, no matter how experienced you are!

I’ve really enjoyed this course over the last few months. It was incredibly comprehensive and covered a huge amount of ground, even for someone who’s been working in employment law for years. Daniel was fantastic throughout, clear, knowledgeable, and engaging. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone looking to build confidence or refresh their understanding, no matter how experienced you are.

This is an excellent course. From communication, delivery and tutorial quality with exceptional employment law barristers, I can’t think of a better way to learn this material. I wish I had this available in my early career.

I signed up for the course as despite being in HR for many years, I don’t have any formal training in employment law. The course was informative, detailed and even entertaining at times! The pace was just right and although some of the subject matter was challenging to understand, the module transcripts, tutorials and assessments were really helpful in embedding the knowledge. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to improve, refresh and expand their employment law knowledge.

The way in which Daniel delivers the module content is second to none. He is engaging, informative and personable. Having completed the CIPD qualifications, I found Daniel’s content particularly interesting as it can be taken ‘straight from classroom to workplace’ – it’s much more relevant to your day to day job.
Fabulous course, would highly recommend.

The Virtual Employment Law Academy is the best course I’ve attended since completing my Master’s Degree. Each week’s learning was thoughtfully structured, covering all key areas of Employment Law in a clear and engaging way. The course comes with a user-friendly workbook for taking notes, plus a generous selection of free books and resources to support your learning.

It’s delivered live by Daniel Barnett, who has an exceptional ability to keep hundreds of people engaged in a virtual setting ‚ a rare and valuable skill. Thank you for providing such a fantastic and enriching learning experience!

This is a must do course to keep up to date with employment law and all the changes that are coming. It will give you the tools and confidence needed. The course is structured in such a way that it is easy to fit in around your day to day work and the live Q&As are really valuable – even if you do not have a question of your own, you pick up very useful advice and information to file away for later. Daniel’s style of presenting is really enjoyable – love his sense of humour as well as the incredible knowledge he imparts. Also good to have Darren presenting – he is also fun. Everything is recorded, you have your workbooks so all you need to refer back to later. Highly recommended!

The VELA course was absolutely fantastic! The content was wide ranging, detailed and informative. It’s really helped me build my confidence in giving strong, commercially sound HR advice and handling complex employee relations cases.

Daniel is an excellent speaker‚ engaging, clear, direct and concise‚ which made the learning experience really enjoyable. I opted for the premium package, which meant I could fully focus on the sessions without worrying about taking notes, knowing I’d receive the full transcript afterwards. The tutorials were especially helpful in applying the law practically, bringing the content to life in a way that really stuck with me.

I’ve learned a huge amount and would highly recommend this course to any HR professional looking to deepen their employment law knowledge and sharpen their ER skills.

I’ve just completed the employment law course and can honestly say it has been an invaluable experience.

Employment law is such a complex subject, but the course was delivered in a way that made it approachable and as easy to understand as possible. I’m so glad I opted for the premium package because having access to the transcripts and recordings means I can revisit the content whenever I need a refresher, which I know I’ll do often. I also really appreciated the opportunity to ask employment law questions via Slack throughout the course (I only wish I could keep this feature permanently!).

A big thank you to Daniel for making the course both engaging and enjoyable, your expertise and delivery made all the difference.

The course was a great investment in my professional development. Having worked in HR for many years, I valued the opportunity to deep dive into the legal topics to enhance and refresh my knowledge and understanding. Being a premium student, I benefited from the bi-weekly tutorials the embedded my learning. Very helpful for my day to day work, and really enjoyed the whole program. Thank you Daniel & John.

A comprehensive course that has really built or reinforced my knowledge on all things employment law. The case studies bring the learning to life and the time with a (retired) Employment Law judge is invaluable!

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to change practice areas. I started the course when I got my first job as an employment lawyer and it was the perfect accompaniment to practical learning. I highly recommend Daniel and his wider team (Darren, John and Meg). Daniel keeps the lectures lively and genuinely interesting and the biggest win for HR folk, he answers your questions on ongoing matters related to each topic at the end of the lecture. The tutorials really assist you cement and apply your knowledge and John is a fountain of knowledge.

If you are still debating whether to attend this course, don’t, just do it. You will gain so much knowledge and confidence plus you’ll be supported throughout

I meet new potential clients and referrers at networking events and collect their business cards. Every month when I receive a copy of the next bulletin to review, I add them to my email list. My web guy posts the bulletin onto my website every month, so this constant addition of new content helps my Google rankings. Plus I get the bulletin posted on my LinkedIn account too as I have 1,000+ followers there. There’s always a spike in the stats on the day the bulletin goes out. I’m delighted with the service Daniel provides. Long may it continue!

Daniel Barnett has just produced our first email update. Within days, I was contacted by people I hadn’t met in a long time. It resulted in two meetings being set up with potential for collaboration and further work opportunities, and resulted in one actual set of instructions which I billed for, more than covering the cost. I also received numerous emails saying how helpful and well written it was and congratulating me, which I naturally took full credit for. And all from the first bulletin – thank you, Daniel.

The response of my clients to the newsletter has been genuinely enthusiastic. They say, ‘I love getting your newsletter, it’s so enjoyable, user friendly and fun to read. I literally meet people on the street who haven’t seen me for ages, who stop me and say, ‘I love your newsletter. All of the feedback says the same thing, that the newsletter is really easy to read and is user friendly. They get the information the way they want to hear it. The response from clients has been genuinely fantastic. I’m running my business and I’m really busy, so I want people to take things off me. With Daniel’s bulletin I get all the benefits and none of the hassle: all the benefits of a really good newsletter and none of the hassle of having to send it or manage. So it saves me money. It’s not a cost: it’s a saving. I genuinely look at my marketing budget and know that Daniel’s bulletin would be the last thing I’d drop.

Really chuffed with your continuing support with the employment law bulletins. They’ve gone down a treat with clients and prospects. So a BIG thanks!

I consider it very important to have regular contact with clients and prospects. I know it goes down well with them, and it keeps me in the forefront of their minds. So, no question: it’s the right thing to do. It’s part and parcel of the ‘quilt’ of the marketing I do for my business. “One time I sent the bulletin out late, and clients emailed me to say, ‘Where’s the bulletin?’ – so I know they do read it! Some professionals have asked me, ‘Do you mind if we forward the bulletin to our clients?’ and I have said, ‘Not at all, as long as you send it as is, and don’t remove my logo and contact details from it!

I’m a very happy customer of Daniel’s Employment Law Bulletins. It’s a Done For You service with a style that’s conversational, friendly and pragmatic. Yes, we have smart people in our team who could write this material. But it takes time and focus to filter all the various legal developments and work out what we should and shouldn’t include in a newsletter. That time and focus doesn’t really add value to our business if we did it ourselves. Daniel’s team does all the work for us, so it saves us time. All we do is make a few minimal tweaks, then it’s good to go. Our clients value the bulletin, and so do the prospects who are on our email list. The bulletin helps with conversion further down the sales process.

“It’s very interactive, very informative. Daniel makes difficult topics accessible, easy to understand, and hugely entertaining. You’ll have fun, you’ll learn, and you’ll come away with tools you can apply immediately.”

“Book it. It’s the best employment law event you will attend.”

“Daniel is an excellent, engaging and enthusiastic speaker who puts across employment law in an easily understandable form. There are very few people who can actually do that.”

“The masterclass combines humour, refreshing insight into employment law and hot topics in a fun environment, making the content much more enjoyable and easy to digest.”

“You simply will not regret it. You’ve read the excellent email bulletins for years. Now meet the man. He speaks and presents even better.”

“The masterclass is current, accessible and fun. It’s a shortcut to learning about the law, all in one day, and extremely good value for money.”