PROGRAMME
Key legislation
- implications of the Employment Act 2002
- discrimination legislation including Disability
Discrimination Act 1995
- the Data Protection Act and Codes of Practice
- handling claims of victimisation and bullying
Managing absence
- capability
- attendance
- absence levels
- avoiding discrimination
- managing short- and long-term absence
- best practice
- following company policies and procedures
- obtaining medical evidence
Managing stress
- what an employee is liable for
- tackling the issues
Performance management procedures
- performance appraisals
- best practice
- advising and supporting line managers on the law and company policies and procedures
- do’s and don’ts
Handling poor performance
- tackling the issues
- preparation
- who to involve
- timeliness
- confidentiality
- natural justice and due process
- record-keeping
- potential outcomes and poor performance issues
Case study
Delegates will also have the opportunity to work through a real-life case study illustrating key points of law discussed during the course.