Employment Law in Practice

3 day face-to-face course (Ref: LIP08w) :: Price - £1147 + VAT

Includes a FREE copy of The Compact Employment Law Reference Book worth £28.

Course Aims

A three-day course designed to give delegates an introduction to key aspects of employment law and guidance on handling employment issues whilst keeping within the current legal framework.

At the end of the workshop, delegates will be able to:

Demonstrate a broad understanding of employment law
Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply specific legislation to specific employee issues in order to remain within the lawPlan a structured approach when dealing with employee issues
Explain the value of avoiding costly mistakes
Demonstrate the ability to manage and retain key employees

Who would benefit?

Suitable for newly appointed Personnel or Human Resources professionals, Payroll professionals and line managers seeking practical guidance on employment law.

Course Content

Day One

The Recruitment Process

Discrimination and the law
Defining the role
Advertising
Designing and processing application forms
Planning the interview
Adhering to legislation during interviews
Checking the right to work in the UK
References and medical examinations
Induction
Handling the probationary period

Forming the Contracts

What constitutes a contract?
Implied and expressed terms
Written particulars • Employment status
Fixed term contracts, seasonal and casual workers

Day Two

Data Protection

The principles of data protection
Maintaining personnel records
Handling confidential information

Parental rights

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption rights
Parental leave
Flexible working - rights and responsibilities
Handling requests for flexible working

Absence

The legal framework
Statutory provisions for sickness
Handling short and long term absence
Statutory provisions for holidays and leave

Performance Management

The legal framework
The performance management cycle
Handling appraisals
Avoiding discrimination in performance management

Day Three

Handling difficult issues

Dealing with 'difficult' employees
Dealing with alcohol and drug abuse
Capability versus Conduct

Discipline and Grievance Procedures

The legal framework
Informal and formal discipline
Dispute resolution
Handling grievances
Handling disciplinary meetings
Handling the appeals process
Dismissal - fair, unfair, wrongful and constructive
The role of the employment tribunal

Redundancies

The legal framework
Fair processes - consultation and selection

Dates & Venues

BIRMINGHAM, Mon 20 Apr 09
BIRMINGHAM, Tue 21 Apr 09
BIRMINGHAM, Wed 22 Apr 09
BRISTOL, Mon 09 Feb 09
BRISTOL, Tue 10 Feb 09
BRISTOL, Wed 11 Feb 09
BRISTOL, Mon 08 Jun 09
BRISTOL, Tue 09 Jun 09
BRISTOL, Wed 10 Jun 09
CAMBRIDGE, Mon 05 Jan 09
CAMBRIDGE, Tue 06 Jan 09
CAMBRIDGE, Wed 07 Jan 09
CAMBRIDGE, Mon 11 May 09
CAMBRIDGE, Tue 12 May 09
CAMBRIDGE, Wed 13 May 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Mon 12 Jan 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Tue 13 Jan 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Wed 14 Jan 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Mon 16 Feb 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Tue 17 Feb 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Wed 18 Feb 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Mon 30 Mar 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Tue 31 Mar 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Wed 01 Apr 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Mon 18 May 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Tue 19 May 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Wed 20 May 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Mon 29 Jun 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Tue 30 Jun 09
CENTRAL LONDON, Wed 01 Jul 09
GATWICK, Mon 09 Mar 09
GATWICK, Tue 10 Mar 09
GATWICK, Wed 11 Mar 09
LEEDS, Mon 23 Mar 09
LEEDS, Tue 24 Mar 09
LEEDS, Wed 25 Mar 09
MANCHESTER, Tue 07 Apr 09
MANCHESTER, Wed 08 Apr 09
MANCHESTER, Thu 09 Apr 09
NOTTINGHAM, Mon 27 Apr 09
NOTTINGHAM, Tue 28 Apr 09
NOTTINGHAM, Wed 29 Apr 09
OXFORD, Mon 19 Jan 09
OXFORD, Tue 20 Jan 09
OXFORD, Wed 21 Jan 09
OXFORD, Mon 01 Jun 09
OXFORD, Tue 02 Jun 09
OXFORD, Wed 03 Jun 09
SOUTHAMPTON, Mon 23 Feb 09
SOUTHAMPTON, Tue 24 Feb 09
SOUTHAMPTON, Wed 25 Feb 09
SOUTHAMPTON, Mon 22 Jun 09
SOUTHAMPTON, Tue 23 Jun 09
SOUTHAMPTON, Wed 24 Jun 09

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