Employment Law

Overview

This half-day session offers individuals in business the opportunity to update and enhance their knowledge on the current Employment Laws.  It is designed to give delegates more confidence as people managers when handling day to day employee relation questions and possible issues and is delivered in an open, interactive manner allowing delegates to share views and concerns in a safe, confidential environment.

Content

What is Employment Law?

The Employment Relationships

• What is an Employment Status?
• Probationary periods
• Working time regulations
• Retirement

Contracts and Terms of Employment

• Contracts
• Part-time, fixed term, home working and zero hours contracts
• Human Rights and Data Protection regulation

Employee Benefits

• Parental and Maternity Leave
• Holiday rights (and post-return transfer of holiday when sick)
• Sick Leave

Discipline & Dismissal

• Disciplinary procedure and appeals
• Avoiding unfair, constructive and wrongful dismissals
• Redundancy