Introduction to Employment Law

This one-day training programme aims to cover all the key areas of employment law at an introductory level and in particular to focus on the practical interpretation of the various laws.

The course will be participative with plenty of opportunity for delegates to ask questions, analyse case studies and discuss and absorb the implications and impact of employment law for their own organisations.

The programme will cover:

· Different types of contract – employed/self-employed/part-time/fixed-term employment contracts, terms that must be in writing, implied terms and discretionary terms.

· How to change employment terms without being in breach of contract.

· The hours, rest breaks and holiday provisions of the Working Time Regulations.

· The laws on discrimination, their scope, and the ways in which employers can be liable for acts of discrimination.

· Employees’ rights in respect of maternity, paternity and parental leave and the right to request flexible working.

· The law on unfair dismissal and the statutory procedures that must be followed.

· The law on grievances and the statutory procedures that must be followed.

Who is the programme aimed at:

The programme is aimed at HR practitioners, line managers, supervisors and anyone who manages staff or who is keen to gain an understanding of the key elements of employment law and practice. No previous knowledge of the subject is required. For those who have some knowledge, the programme will act as a useful and challenging refresher.