Certificate in UK Employment Law Developments
-- viewing nowThe Certificate in UK Employment Law Developments is a comprehensive course that keeps learners up-to-date with the latest employment law trends in the UK. This certification is essential for HR professionals, business owners, and managers who need to understand the complexities of employment law and ensure their organizations are compliant.
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• Introduction to UK Employment Law: Understanding the legal framework, key sources of employment law, and the role of courts and tribunals.
• Contracts of Employment: Examining the essential elements of contracts, variation, and termination, including implied terms and constructive dismissal.
• Discrimination in the Workplace: Covering the different forms of unlawful discrimination, reasonable adjustments, and vicarious liability.
• Working Time Regulations: Analyzing the rules on maximum weekly working hours, rest breaks, and the right to paid leave.
• Equal Pay Act: Investigating the principles of equal pay for equal work, gender pay gap reporting, and remedies for pay discrimination.
• Minimum Wage Regulations: Outlining the national minimum wage rates, calculation methods, and penalties for non-compliance.
• Whistleblowing Protections: Understanding the legal framework for protecting whistleblowers, qualifying disclosures, and the role of prescribed persons.
• Collective Rights: Exploring trade union recognition, collective bargaining, and industrial action, including picketing and secondary action.
• Employment Tribunal Procedures: Examining the process of bringing and defending claims, time limits, and costs.
• Settlement Agreements: Reviewing the use of settlement agreements to resolve disputes, including the requirements for a valid agreement and tax implications.
Note: This list represents a suggested curriculum for a Certificate in UK Employment Law Developments. The actual units and content may vary depending on the course provider.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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