Employment Law Update

Employment Law Update With the raft of new employment legislation introduced in recent years, affecting both employees and employers, it is vital to keep up-to-date in order to ensure compliance with the law and develop 'best practice' processes.  This interactive workshop, consisting of a quiz, group work and recent employment tribunal case studies, is particularly suitable for small to medium sized employers who wish to develop knowledge, understanding and confidence in this critically important area.

Objectives
                 
Review principles of the employment contract and a best practice approach to making changes Identify the implications of Sex, Race and Disability Discrimination Acts and current interpretation
Identify best practice procedures when dealing with disciplinary issues
State how to avoid unfair dismissal and how management practice and procedures can best contribute to this aim

Review the main provisions and constraints imposed by existing and future employment legislation Course Introduction
Employment law quiz: test your knowledge
               
Individual statutory rights for employees
Group activity
                 
Legislation relating to recruitment and selection
Case studies: recent employment tribunal findings
Contracts of Employment What constitutes the contract?
How should it be changed or amended fairly?
Dismissal: Fair or Unfair?
Best practice disciplinary procedures
Up-to-date case studies on recent Employment Tribunal rulings
                      
New and impending legislation:
An overview of future legislation and implications for managers
                     
Review, action planning and close
 
METHOD OF TRAINING
Our courses are "ACTIVE" and "interactive" and geared to delegates personal experience, and therefore the maximum number of delegates is specifically determined to ensure that each delegate gains the maximum benefit through a more individualised and involved approach