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Employment Law Training: What's Involved?

Does your company need employment law training? If you're not sure, then consider whether you are up to date with the latest changes in employment law. There are dozens of laws that govern the interaction between employees and company owners. Some of these have only become law in the last few years, and many of them have been updated to take account of new circumstances. Still others have had phased provisions that were due to come into force last year, this year or next year. If you don't get the right training, then you won't know what your obligations are - and that could be costly.

There are many bodies around that will inform employees of their rights, but not all company owners get the same information. A suitable employment law training course could give you the information you need and make sure that you don't end up facing costly court action. So, what kinds of issues might be covered by a training course in employment law?

Key Training Areas

One key area is discrimination and there are a number of laws to cover this. Most people are aware that it is illegal to discriminate against someone on the grounds of race, sexual orientation, gender, disability and religious belief, but where exactly is the line between complying with the law and making sure that you get a person who's a good fit with your company? There are also laws which govern the treatment of part time workers. You need to know what rights and benefits they are entitled to. When you're working out pay and pensions, it's easy to consider what to do for single or married persons, but you also need to be aware of the laws governing civil partnerships.

Maternity leave can be a minefield, as the provisions have changed several times in the last few years, and there are still some changes underway. It's best to be aware of the amount of statutory maternity leave, the pay, and your employees' right to return to work. However, that's not all. Fathers are also entitled to leave when a child is born, and adoptive parents have rights in line with those of birth parents. Other areas to focus on include how to handle employment tribunals for issues such as discrimination and unfair dismissal. Many employers have little experience of this and the right kind of training would be a help. These are just a few of the areas that might be covered by employment law training; ask your trainer about specific areas of concern when taking a course.

 

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