I have been in HR now for a number of years (15+) and over this time I have noticed the need for HR professionals to be more aware and knowledgable of the legal side of things. Not just the normal basics such as the equality act and working time directives, but more important things like contract law and case law.
Given this new side to HR I am thinking it might be beneficial rather than just do the normal law updates we attend a few times a year, but also doing a part-time law degree. I feel it will make me a better HR professional and of course more employable in the future. But I would like to know what other peoples experiences and advise would be on this as I know its an extra cost to the layout but feel it's going to be worthwhile in the long run.
