Recommended for:
The Employee Relations and the Law course is for HR practitioners or line managers responsible for employment law issues within their organisation. Some prior knowledge of employee relations is assumed.
Course overview:
Employee Relations and the Law is a 1-day course which examines the law relating to trade unions and union membership and the implications for employers.
Course benefits:
By the end of the Employee Relations and the Law course, you will be able to:
- describe the key stages in union recognition
- describe the role of the social partners and social dimension of the EU, as well as EU legislation
- appreciate the function of collective bargaining in negotiating terms and conditions
- advise on and apply the law in respect of industrial action and other key aspects of employee relations.
Additional information:
Employee Relations 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
Employee Relations 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 Employee Relations 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:
Employee Relations and the Law
Duration:
1 day (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
8 June 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
14 August 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £545 + VAT
4 October 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
13 December 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £545 + VAT
In-house training
Employee Relations 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
Employee relations in the UK
- the institutions of employee relations
- the current ER climate
- national collective agreements
- individual collective agreements
- the rights from trade union membership
The EU dimension
- the role of the social partners
- EC legislation
Information and consultation
- the Information and Consultation of Employees Directive and regulations
- unionised and non-unionised organisations
- obligations to inform and consult under TUPE
- collective redundancies
- the establishment of works councils in the UK
Trade unions
- collective agreements and protections conferred by union membership
- statutory recognition and de-recognition
- industrial action/strike ballots/picketing
- time off for trade union activities
Negotiating terms and conditions
- systems within non-unionised organisations
- collective bargaining with recognised trade unions
- partnership agreements.
Case study
A series of practical case studies will examine key aspects of employee relations, in line with the law and best practice.