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

New dates and venues for this course will be announced soon.

In the meantime, any of our courses can be delivered in-house or tailored with our pick 'n' mix options to meet your specific needs.

Call our office on 01798 861111 for more details.

To receive a copy of our new prospectus as it becomes available visit the contact us page.

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