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The Employment Law Practitioner: a complete approach

 

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About the Course

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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.

Dates and Prices

Course title: The Employment Law Practitioner - a complete approach
Duration: 3 days (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
11 June 2012, Manchesteravailability: Green light
Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
CIPD member price: £1290 + VAT (find out about CIPD membership)
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18 July 2012, Londonavailability: Amber light
Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
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15 August 2012, Birminghamavailability: Green light
Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
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10 October 2012, Londonavailability: Green light
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5 November 2012, Londonavailability: Green light
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28 November 2012, Manchesteravailability: Green light
Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
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17 December 2012, Londonavailability: Green light
Non-member price: £1435 + VAT
CIPD member price: £1290 + VAT (find out about CIPD membership)
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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.

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Course content

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

 

Course tutors

Mr Sanjiv Ahluwalia
Sanjiv Ahluwalia LLM (Employment Law) LLB (Hons) is a practising solicitor. Sanjiv has held positions in private practice and local government, and spent five years in the oil industry working as a legal adviser to two major oil companies. He was Legal and Commercial Adviser at the Federation of Recruitment and Employment Services (now known as REC - a trade association for the recruitment industry) and subsequently worked as Associate Director of Employment Law Services for the JSB Group.

Sanjiv is an experienced lecturer, trainer and consultant in employment law and has written widely on legal issues of practical interest and importance to HR specialists, line managers and lay people generally. He is the legal editor of the CIPD's Performance and Wellness Manual.

Sanjiv has undertaken work for the Free Representation Unit and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Institute of Directors.

Sanjiv runs his own practice, providing a consultancy service to a wide range of clients. He has acted for employees and employers in cases involving various employment issues.
Mr Derek Eccleston
Derek Eccleston is an experienced, practical consultant, specialising in the provision of advice and training on employment law and employee relations.

He has spent over 20 years in senior HR roles in three different industries - local government, engineering and financial services – before joining the Employment Law team at Needham and James, Solicitors. This has given Derek an in-depth knowledge of employment law and its practical impact on the day to day running of businesses.

Derek is an experienced presenter, running a wide range of open workshops and in-company training events as well as speaking at conferences and seminars on employment law.

He is a Fellow of the CIPD and a Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and is a Personal Tutor for the Advanced Certificate in Employment Law programme.

Derek completed a Masters Degree in Law and Employment Relations with Leicester University in 2000 and he is also the author of the HRM Toolkit, a training product published by Gee Publishing.