Training Course: Essentials of Employment Law

Training Course Summary:

A lack of awareness of the fundamentals of employment law can be a major risk to any organisation. This course provides a solid and up to date grounding in employment law using interactive questioning and scenarios to ensure you take back practical knowledge to your workplace.

For a more comprehensive review of statute and case law, we recommend our two-day programme – Advanced Employment Law

Who Should Attend:

Line managers and newly appointed personnel or human resources specialists. Also suitable for anyone recruiting and managing staff who is looking to avoid legal pitfalls

Training Course Overview/Content:

The contract of employment and its terms
• Data protection at work
• Race discrimination
• Sex discrimination
• Disability discrimination
• Pregnancy and maternity protection
• Paid annual leave
• Statutory sick pay
• Discipline, grievance and appeals
• Termination of the contract
• Fair and unfair dismissal

What do I get out of it?
• Reduced risk of legal action through an understanding of the key aspects associated with discrimination
• More detailed knowledge of discipline, grievance and appeals
• Improved recruitment processes and greater skill in contract establishment and termination