What's New in Employment Law

Course Code: EMPWNE      Days: 1
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Course Overview

With the new TUPE regulations and age discrimination legislation coming into force this year and the changes from the Work and Families Act 2006 on the horizon, as well as recent employment case law there is a great deal going on which will have a significant impact on people management within any organisation.

This topical 1-day update provides an ideal opportunity to bring participants up to date on the latest developments in UK employment law, including practical advice and guidance on recent case law and the implications for employers.

Audience

Personnel practitioners or line managers who need to stay up to date with the latest developments in employment law.

Skills Gained

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • assess the importance of new legislation and case law developments to your organisation
  • plan for future legislative changes
  • anticipate implications for your business and make early preparation.

Course Outline

Age discrimination

  • the new regulations
  • what they mean for organisations
  • changing employment policies and practices
  • Acas guidance

Discrimination

  • The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and recent case law
  • Equality Act 2006
  • Employment Equality (Sex Discrimination) Regulations 2005
  • bullying and harassment
  • sex and race discrimination - the recent cases
  • religion and belief, sexual orientation - the first cases
  • the Civil Partnership Act 2004 - its effect on employment legislation
  • Gender Recognition Act 2004

Transfer of undertakings

  • the 2006 regulations
  • pension issues
  • recent case law

Discipline and dismissal

  • operating the statutory dispute resolution procedures - guidance from the tribunals and courts
  • when is a grievance a grievance?
  • other recent case law

'Stress'

  • European Framework Agreement
  • latest cases

Contracts

  • employment status
  • fixed-term regulations and successive contracts
  • working time - accrual of holiday pay while sick, 'rolled-up' holiday pay, changes to legislation

Work and Families Act 2006

  • extending maternity and adoption pay
  • extending paternity leave
  • new right to request flexible working for carers

What next? Looking ahead to 2007.


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