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The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach course is for HR practitioners responsible for employment law issues within their organisation. No prior knowledge of employment law is required.
The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach can be completed as a standalone course, or as part of the CIPD Intermediate Level Award in Employment Law.
Course overview:
The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach is a 3-day course which guides you through the entire employment journey: from recruiting staff, to the employment contract. It examines typical workplace issues that arise during employment, and finally, how to deal with terminating employment.
The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach is a practical course which uses case studies to illustrate the key concepts, and provides a framework for you to analyse and apply the law at work.
Course benefits:
By the end of The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach, you will be able to:
- assess your organisation’s employment policies and procedures from a legal perspective
- apply the law effectively to your organisation’s employment practices and procedures
- provide clear guidance on resolving the legal issues that arise at work, in accordance with best practice.
Booking
Note: This is a limited capacity course. We recommend booking early to secure your place.
Additional information:
The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach can be completed as a standalone course, or as part of the CIPD Intermediate Level Award in Employment Law.
In-house training
The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach 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 The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach 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:
The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach
Duration:
3 days (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
11 June 2012, Manchesteravailability: 
Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
18 July 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
15 August 2012, Birminghamavailability: Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
10 October 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
5 November 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
28 November 2012, Manchesteravailability: Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
17 December 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
In-house training
The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach 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.
Courses providing similar subject matter:
PROGRAMME
Creating the employment relationship
- the recruitment process (including job offer letters, references, probationary periods, criminal checks, avoiding discrimination claims, work permits and visas)
- preparing contracts of employment – express and implied terms, suggested clauses
- changing terms and conditions of employment
- defining employee status - 'workers', 'employees' and part-timers, fixed term contracts
- using agency staff and 'casuals'
- employing young people - best practice, National Minimum Wage
Maintaining the employment relationship
- flexible working: maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
- working time and recent cases
- tackling data protection issues:
- sensitive and non-sensitive data
- access to personal files and human rights issues
- monitoring and surveillance
- health and safety:
- providing a safe working environment
- the employer’s responsibilities and liability
- dealing with stress, personal injury claims and disability discrimination
- avoiding discrimination:
- legislation and recent case law including age
- equal pay and questionnaire procedures
- positive action and genuine occupational requirements
- avoiding bullying and harassment
- grievance and disciplinary processes:
- best practice, recent case law
- conducting grievance and disciplinary hearings
- appeals and their importance
- TUPE: what is it and when will it apply?
- change of service provision, the ETO defence
- 2006 regulations and latest cases
Terminating the employment relationship
- dismissal: wrongful, unfair and constructive
- redundancy
- compromise agreements
- practice and procedure at employment tribunals
- compensation, re-engagement or re-instatement