Employment Law Training

Employment law in the UK has seen many important changes in recent months that have had a significant impact on the rights of employees and the responsibilities of employers. Further employment law changes with equal impact are in the pipeline for 2010 and beyond.

Total Human Resources in association with Business Link have designed essential courses for employers to understand their legal obligations and implement the necessary practices and procedures. Our low cost half day seminars starting from only £45 per delegate will empower you with the knowledge to avoid potential costly employment disputes, a substantial return for a small investment.

We can also deliver in-house training modified to your current policies, please call us on 0845 094 1118 for further details.

Employment Contracts

Contracts of Employment

Contracts of employment remain at the heart of the employment relationship. Getting the right contract at the start is essential. However, business needs may change, so contracts need to include flexibility at the outset, as they may need to be varied.
 
Contracts of employment are required by law to be given to all employees who have been employed for at least a month. The key aims are to help you avoid misunderstandings about employees’ particulars of employment. Many employment tribunals claims arise from inadequately documented terms; the appropriate notice not being given when terms need to be changed or the proper procedures not being followed when contracts come to an end. By the end of this session you will be aware of the main terms and conditions that need to be included in a contract, how to vary the terms, and end a contract. 
 
Coverage:
 
What is a contract of employment?
What is a written statement of employment particulars?
When a written statement should be issued
Who should receive of written statement?
What should be in the written statement?
How to vary a contract of employment whilst avoiding legal pitfalls
How to terminate a contract of employment
 
This is a free event for SMEs employing up to 50 staff.  All other SME's are welcome for only £45+VAT per delegate, please call us on 0845 094 1118 forthcoming training dates and bookings.

Rightsizing

Rightsizing Your Organisation
 
Over the last 12-months, we have seen a huge increase in the popularity of this course which is mainly due to the difficult times businesses are currently facing.
 
This course looks at the process of redundancies; the consultation procedures to selection criteria and dismissal. It considers rightsizing your organisations and alternatives to redundancies such as short time working, reduced days and hours, and also the outcomes, including payments, tax implications and compromise settlements.
 
By being aware of all the options available to you before you need to make decisions will help your business operate with the right staff numbers and improve employee relations.
 
Coverage:
 
Varying a Contract:
Changing terms and conditions - avoiding breach of contract claims.
Redundancy:
The consultation process 
How to select and use fair selection criteria
The statutory notice periods and redundancy payments
Restructuring:
The information and consultation regulations. 
Changing the roles and responsibilities – how to approach it.
Managing organisational needs through the restructuring process.
Communicating restructuring aims within the organisation.

The cost for this course is £85 +VAT per delegate, please call us on 0845 094 1118 forthcoming training dates and bookings.

ACAS Code

The ACAS Code of Conduct
 
Having adequate Discipline and Grievance procedures are essential for any employer to avoid unfair dismissal claims against them.
 
This course takes a look at the new procedures and ACAS code of conduct which marks a significant change in the way potential and actual disputes are resolved within the workplace.
 
This new approach means there will no longer be a legal requirement to follow the current 3-step statutory procedures for dealing with discipline, grievance and dismissals. Tribunals will make decision on the basis of what is "fair and reasonable”.
 
Coverage:
 
Background to the changes:
What is contained in the new legislation and the Acas Code of Practice – and how it will affect you?
Investigation – establishing the facts:
How should disciplinary issues initially be resolved?
What is “Fair and Reasonable?”
The consequences if an employer or employee does not follow the Code of Practice?
Unfair Dismissal including procedural issues:
How should grievances be handled?
Which rights are available to an employee who believes that a grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved?
 
The course notes will include sample disciplinary and grievance procedures for large and small organisations and suggested policy wording.

The cost for this course is £85 +VAT per delegate, please call us on 0845 094 1118 forthcoming training dates and bookings.

Diversity

Managing Diversity 
 
This course encourages you to understand and promote a diverse organisational culture where Bullying and Harassment is not acceptable.
 
The aim is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and understanding of diversity, to help you design and implement your Diversity and Dignity at Work policy
 
Coverage
 
Equal Opportunities – who is it for?
Why does equality at work matter?
Direct and indirect discrimination?
The legal framework
When does Dignity at Work become a Diversity issue?
Age Discrimination – ‘As old as you feel’ (video based exercise)
Action Points for your employees
Action point for the employers

The cost for this course is £75 +VAT per delegate, please call us on 0845 094 1118 forthcoming training dates and bookings.