Recommended for:
An Introduction to Employment Law course is recommended for HR administrators/officers, line managers and those wishing to move into HR or line management. An Introduction to Employment Law course is for those with little or no knowledge of employment law.
Course overview:
An essential guide to the complicated area of employment law in an interactive and practical manner, An Introduction to Employment Law course will take you through the employment relationship from recruitment to dismissal, highlighting the key points.
Course benefits:
By the end of An Introduction to Employment Law course you will be able to:
- understand the structure of employment law
- appreciate how employment law works in practice
- identify and advise on key issues
- identify potential problems before they become actual problems
- apply employment law in a practical manner
- assist your organisation in the development of good employment practices
- reduce the incidence of employment tribunal claims.
Additional information:
In-house training
An Introduction to Employment Law 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 An Introduction to Employment Law 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.
Course title:
An Introduction to Employment Law
Duration:
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Dates and prices:
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In-house Training
An Introduction to Employment Law course 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.
Introduction to the law
- influential bodies – ACAS, EOC, CRE, DRC, HSE
- EU legislation and the implications for domestic law
Before employment
- advertising; selection process
- do’s and don’ts of interviews; references
During employment
Contractual issues
- employee, worker or self-employed – why does it matter?
- different types of contract – part-time, fixed-term, agency and contract workers
Discrimination issues
- race, sex and disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief, and age
- harassment and bullying
Family matters
- maternity, paternity, adoption, parental and dependant leave
Grievances and discipline
- what the law requires
- understanding and applying your organisation’s procedures
Dismissal
- what are wrongful, unfair and constructive dismissals?
- the ‘one year’ rule; reasons for dismissal
- redundancy
Employment tribunals
- being a witness/settling out of court.