Managing within the Law

Managers and supervisors need to have some knowledge of employment law in order to avoid potentially costly infringements. This short course on employment law gives managers and supervisors the understanding they need about how the law affects day-to-day management decisions and responsibilities. Employers whose managers have undergone this training will gain a valuable degree of protection against costly infringements.

Who should attend the Managing within the Law course?

This training will be beneficial to anyone new to supervisory or managerial responsibilities or human resource management or to anyone who needs a basic refresher course on employment law.

What are the benefits of attending Managing within the Law training?

By the end of the workshop, delegates will:

• understand how to respond appropriately to day-to-day issues as they arise in the workplace
• recognise when disciplinary action should be considered and how to approach this issue
• recognise a grievance and understand how to respond
• know when to seek advice and assistance from other managers/HR practitioners

Key topics in the Managing within the Law course

• Forming and terminating employment contracts
• Equality and discrimination
• Handling disciplinary and grievance proceedings
• Managing absence
• Unfair dismissal framework
• Maternity and other family-related rights

Audience: Team Leaders, Middle Managers, First line managers