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Training Course Summary:

Legal constraints on employers are increasing and becoming more complex. Therefore, it is essential that anyone with responsibility for people understands the basics of employment law and how to apply it in the workplace. This programme will look at the main areas of the law and equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to deal with the problems they encounter at work.

Who Should Attend:

HR and personnel managers or any manager involved in the recruitment and management of staff.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Introduction & Objectives

Contracts of Employment
• Formation of contract
• Different types of contracts - Fixed Term,
Self Employed
• Express and implied terms
• Statement of main terms and conditions
• Variation of contract

Discrimination
• Direct sex and race discrimination
• Indirect sex and race discrimination
• Victimisation
• Discrimination in recruitment
• Sexual/racial harassment
• Exceptions to the law
• Disability discrimination
• Remedies
• Latest case law

Parental Rights
• Maternity leave
• Pregnancy related dismissals
• Paternity law
• Adoption leave
• Flexible working
• Latest case law

Discipline and Dismissal
• ACAS Code of Practice
• Investigations
• Conducting a hearing
• Warnings and warning letters
• Appeals
• Potential fair reasons for dismissal
• Constructive dismissal
• Remedies for unfair dismissal
• Latest case law

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