Recommended for:
The Discrimination and the Law course is HR practitioners or line managers responsible for employment law issues within their organisation. No prior knowledge of the law relating to discrimination is required.
Course overview:
Discrimination and the Law is a 1-day course which examines the impact of discrimination law on the employment relationship, and provides an update on recent developments in legislation and case law.
Course benefits:
By the end of the Discrimination and the Law course, you will be able to:
- list and describe the key legal principles on which you will need to provide advice and guidance for your organisation
- relate and apply those principles to the employment relationship
- advise your organisation on recent legal developments.
Additional information:
Discrimination and the Law can be completed as a standalone course, or as part of the advanced level qualifications in employment law programme.
In-house training
Discrimination and the Law can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor the Discrimination and the Law course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
Course title:
Discrimination and the Law
Duration:
1 day (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
12 March 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
8 May 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £545 + VAT
26 July 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
19 September 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £545 + VAT
16 November 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £545 + VAT
In-house Training
Discrimination and the Law can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
PROGRAMME
Introduction
- sources of discrimination law
- European laws
- domestic laws
- statutory bodies
- who has protection from discrimination laws?
- how and when can discrimination occur?
- legal liability
- the shifting burden of proof
- secondary liability - the employer's defence
- vicarious liability for acts of third parties
- personal liability
Protected characteristics
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex - including Equal Pay
- sexual orientation.
Different types of discrimination
- direct discrimination
- indirect discrimination
- combined discrimination
- victimisation
- harassment
Exceptions
- positive action
- occupational requirements
- public sector duties
Terminating the employment relationship
- discriminatory grounds for dismissal
- dismissing on the grounds of disability
- resignations and constructive dismissal
- redundancy – selection and consultation
Enforcement
- time limits
- questionnaires
- remedies
- the role of Acas