Employment Law full day training course (6 CPD hrs)

Denison Till has an established reputation for providing quality training for HR professionals, as well as directors, managers and team leaders who have staffing responsibilities.

The full-day training course "Introduction to employment law" is designed to raise the level of basic knowledge about employment issues, to identify the pitfalls and to encourage a greater understanding of the function and purpose of the HR team. It is interspersed with case studies requiring active participation. To ensure delegates get the most out of the training, the courses are generally limited to 15 attendees. Course materials are comprehensive and fully updated before each session.

The trainers are highly experienced employment solicitors who regularly advise employers on all areas of employment law. Training venues have been specifically selected for their convenient locations and excellent service. Our hands-on experience and practical approach to the law, means that delegates leave with knowledge which can immediately be implemented in the workplace. Courses are also available in-house and can be tailored to your specific needs.

The cost of the one-day course is £250 including VAT, detailed notes, refreshments and hot lunch. The next course will take place on 23 May 2012 at Hazelwood Castle. Book now

"Excellent delivery and clear, concise, explanation of the law using everyday workplace examples. The training was really relevant to my job role and the information folder is absolutely brilliant"

Delegates will be able to: Be fully updated with the latest employment law legislation Understand unfair, wrongful and constructive dismissal Identify the right time for dismissal Ensure fair dismissal procedures are followed Understand sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation and religion/belief discrimination Avoid discrimination in practice, from recruitment to termination of employment Have a basic understanding of the Employment Tribunal including the giving of evidence Use case studies throughout the course to aid understanding Denison Till is accredited as a CPD training provider by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Delegates receive a Denison Till certificate which confirms their attendance and 6 hours of continuous professional development (CPD).

Course content

Unfair Dismissal

• Termination by the employer
• What can constitute a dismissal - actual, constructive and expiry of a fixed term contract
• Potentially fair reasons for dismissal
• Automatically unfair reasons for dismissal eg pregnancy, working time, parental leave, union activities and health and safety
• Requirements of a fair procedure - statutory requirements
• Compensation - what could happen if you don't get it right

Wrongful Dismissal

• What is it?
• Legal minimum notice periods vs the notice period in a contract
• Compensation payments

Constructive Dismissal

• What is it?
• When is there a fundamental breach of contract?
• Employee must react to the breach and leave as a result
• Burden of proof

Performance/Absence

• Correct approach to disciplinary and absence procedures
• Importance of warnings, targets and coaching
• When dismissal is appropriate
• Importance of the Disability Discrimination Act in cases of long term absence
• Importance of medical evidence

Misconduct

• Disciplinary procedures and how to follow these
• Gross misconduct - dismissal without notice
• Dismissal for misconduct after warnings

Redundancy

• Redundancy procedures
• Selection criteria
• Collective redundancy

Discrimination under the Equality Act 2010

• Protected characteristics under discrimination law
• Direct and indirect discrimination
• Harassment
• Victimisation
• Liability for discrimination, including unlimited compensation
• Exceptions to discrimination law
• Additional issues regarding disability discrimination, including reasonable adjustments and pre-employment health questionnaires
• Additional issues regarding age discrimination, including retirement procedures

Attending the Employment Tribunal

• ET1 and ET3 - i.e. the claim and defence forms
• Witness statements and bundles of documents
• Giving evidence in chief and cross-examination

Case Study

Case studies and break out groups are used throughout the day to enable the attendees to discuss and debate the relevant issues

Delegate feedback Some comments received from delegates include:   "Denison Till is still far above their nearest rivals" "Excellent - good opportunity to ask questions throughout" "Excellent seminar. Shows how much work we have to do with line managers" "Everything was covered brilliantly and extensively …excellent presentation" "A very well presented minefield" "Down to earth and realistic, real life situations" "Very informative in bite-size segments with the case studies to ensure understanding"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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