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UK Employment Laws

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What I will learn?

  • In-Depth Legal Knowledge: Master the intricacies of UK employment law, from contracts to workplace safety.
  • Practical Skills: Apply legal principles effectively in real-world scenarios.
  • Compliance Mastery: Ensure your organization adheres to the latest legal standards.
  • Conflict Resolution: Gain skills in mediation and dispute resolution.
  • Policy Development: Learn to craft and implement fair, legal employment policies.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to UK Employment Laws
● What is the law of employment? ● What is covered under employment law? ● What is an unjust termination? ● What is a contract of employment? ● What is discrimination in the workplace? ● A list of employment laws in the UK ● What does workplace health and safety mean? ● What is Data protection?

  • Introduction to UK Employment Laws

Module 2: Employer Rights and Responsibilities in the UK
● Rights and obligations that workers and employers have under the law ● Health & Safety responsibilities of employers ● Responsibilities of employers: Discrimination ● Responsibilities of employers: Pay & Benefits ● Where to find information on employment rights and responsibilities

Module 3: Pay and wages
● What is the minimum wage? ● Who gets the minimum wage? ● When minimum wage increases are paid ● Check if you are getting minimum wage ● If an employer does not pay the minimum wage

Module 4: Final pay when someone leaves a job
● Why final pay is often different ● How holidays affect final pay ● Deductions for training courses ● Pay during the notice period ● Furlough and notice pay ● If someone leaves without working their notice ● If you do not agree with your final pay

Module 5: Maternity leave, pay and other rights
● Checking your pregnancy and maternity rights ● Telling your employer you’re pregnant ● Taking maternity leave ● Holiday and maternity leave ● Working out maternity pay ● Time off for pregnancy appointments ● Health at work during pregnancy ● Having IVF treatment ● While you're on maternity leave ● Returning to work after having a baby

Module 6: What must be written in an employment contract
● The right to written terms ● When someone must get their written terms ● What the written terms must include ● Other written information the employer should provide

Module 7: Checking your employment rights
● Types of employment status ● Employment status for tax purposes ● Contractors and freelancers ● When your employment status is not clear

Module 8: Your rights during redundancy
● When redundancy can happen ● Volunteering for redundancy ● How your employer must consult you ● How you're selected ● When you're given redundancy notice ● How much redundancy pay do you get? ● Redundancy pays if you've been on furlough ● Taking another job with your employer ● If you feel the redundancy was unfair ● Finding a job with a new employer

Module 9: Hiring someone
● Check your following discrimination law when recruiting ● Hiring someone from outside the UK ● Check if you need to advertise ● How to advertise a job ● Using the information on someone's social media profile when hiring ● Choosing who to interview ● Interviewing job applicants ● Offering someone a job

Module 10: Mediation at work
● What mediation is and how it can help ● Introducing mediation in your workplace

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Career Path

  • HR Manager: Oversee employment policies and staff welfare while ensuring legal compliance.
  • Employment Law Advisor: Provide specialised legal advice to organisations or individuals.
  • Corporate Compliance Officer: Ensure company practices align with employment laws.
  • HR Consultant: Offer expert consulting services on employment legislation.
  • Legal HR Coordinator: Bridge the gap between legal requirements and human resources management.
£11.11 £22.00
  • Level
    All Levels
  • Duration
    9 hours
  • Last Updated
    December 16, 2023
  • Enrollment validity
    Enrollment validity: Lifetime
  • Certificate
    Certificate of completion

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Who is this Course for?

  • HR Professionals: Enhance your expertise in employment law to better support your organisation and its employees.
  • Legal Advisors: Specialise in UK employment law to provide top-notch legal counsel.
  • Business Owners: Understand the legalities of hiring, managing, and nurturing your workforce.
  • Aspiring HR Managers: Build a strong foundation in employment law to boost your career prospects.
  • Employees: Know your rights and responsibilities in the workplace for a more empowered working experience.

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