Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law
Postgraduate
Blended
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Methodology
Blended
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Duration
1 Year
Understanding and analysis of key areas of contemporary employment law and practice. Development of critical skills in the practical application of employment law across various sectors and preparation for new legal developments. Enhancement of HR practice through a focus on contemporary and sometimes complex areas of law and employment policy development. Development and enhancement of key skills, including research, evaluation, problem solving and assessment of current practice. Use of relevant literature, including legislation, case law, analyses. and employment law texts. Suitable for: Enhance your professional qualifications through a course that is designed specifically for members of the PEEL Club. The course consists of attendance at PEEL Club seminars and the submission of three written assignments. Completion of the course provides 60 credits at Masters level.
About this course
This Postgraduate certificate is aimed at HR professionals with a good working knowledge of HR and Employment Law.
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Course programme
Aims of the Course
The overall aim of the course is to study and evaluate the impact of employment law on the work of senior HR professionals. In effect, the course provides a mechanism for relating employment law to the practical aspects of HR management at a senior level. Understanding and analysis of key areas of contemporary employment law and practice.
Development of critical skills in the practical application of employment law across various sectors and preparation for new legal developments.
Enhancement of HR practice through a focus on contemporary and sometimes complex areas of law and employment policy development Development and enhancement of key skills, including research, evaluation, problem solving and assessment of current practice.
Use of relevant literature, including legislation, case law, analyses and employment law texts, as well as materials and policy documents that are specific to your own organisation.
What the Course Covers
Coursework is broken down into three modules. Together, the modules cover core employment law topics, specifically the analysis of contemporary legal topics and likely future developments. As PEEL Club members are senior professionals with a sound grasp of the principles and application of employment law, the course is designed to enhance understanding of current and future legal issues.
Module 1 looks at employment relationships, employment status, typical employment and flexible work patterns, employment documentation, key rights and duties in employment contracts, contractual change, performance management, termination and dispute resolution, employee relations and communication and consultation systems.
Module 2 covers opportunity and diversity at work, anti-discrimination law from both the EU and the UK perspective, work-life balance, family-friendly and similar initiatives, equal pay, the emerging equality agenda, occupational benefits, emerging topics and priorities.
Module 3 discusses change management along with development and support at work, outsourcing and agencies, mergers and takeovers, redundancy, training and personal development, and occupational health and safety.
Accredited by the University of Glamorgan.
Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law