Employment Law | Employment Contract | Employment Rights | Legal Recruitment Process | Collective Rights | Termination
What you will learn
You will learn the basics of UK labour law including sources of employment law, types of employees, and an overview of employment courts.
You’ll explore how the UK legal system handles hiring, how foreign employees can work there, and the disadvantages of a slow hiring process.
You’ll assess what an employment contract is, how it differs from other kinds of contracts, and how employment contracts vary.
You will learn disciplinary and grievance procedures, penalties, warnings, and dismissals under the ACAS Code (Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service).
You’ll learn how salaries and wages are distributed to expatriates, interns, and apprentices, along with details on the national minimum wage in the UK.
You’ll get a brief intro to employment rights, pensions, flexible working, salaries, holidays, sick pay, maternity leave, and health and safety.
You will learn about direct and indirect discrimination, victimisation, equal employee pay, and other related topics under labour law.
You will research workplace health and safety laws, their origins, vicarious liability, and statutory duty violations as an HR expert.
You will learn about unions’ legal standing, membership requirements, election procedures, industrial action policies, and other aspects of union life.
You’ll actively engage with supplemental materials, course notes, and quizzes to measure and enhance your learning in Employment Law and Recruitment.
You will use the audiobook of the Employment Law/Labour Law and Recruitment course to supplement your learning during each unit.
You will receive tutor support & communicate with the tutor through the inbox to get Labour Law expertise.
You will obtain a Certificate of Completion after finishing the Employment Law and Recruitment Course.
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- Strategic Compliance for HR: Develop a proactive understanding of how to embed UK employment law into everyday HR practices and managerial decisions, moving beyond mere adherence to foster a legally robust and ethical workplace culture.
- Mitigating Organisational Risk: Gain the expertise to identify and pre-empt significant legal risks across all stages of the employee journey, from the initial job advertisement to managing complex exit scenarios, thereby safeguarding the organisation from potential litigation and reputational damage.
- Crafting Effective HR Policies: Learn the foundational principles for designing, implementing, and regularly reviewing internal HR policies and procedures that are not only compliant with UK legislation but also practical, fair, and supportive of business objectives.
- Mastering Workplace Investigations: Acquire the methodical approach and legal insights required to conduct thorough, impartial, and legally defensible investigations into grievances, misconduct, and other workplace issues, ensuring fair outcomes and due process.
- Navigating the Employee Lifecycle Legally: Obtain a comprehensive perspective on managing the entire employee lifecycle within the strict confines of UK law, including effective onboarding, performance management frameworks, change management, and legally sound termination strategies.
- Ethical and Legal Recruitment Practices: Formulate recruitment strategies that are not only effective in attracting top talent but are also rigorously compliant with anti-discrimination laws and best practices for diversity and inclusion, from job description to offer letter.
- Legally Sound Performance Management: Understand how to implement performance improvement plans, address underperformance, and manage disciplinary actions in a way that is legally compliant, transparent, and respects employee rights, using clear documentation.
- Adapting to Legislative Dynamics: Cultivate an agile mindset to continuously monitor and adapt HR and managerial practices in response to the dynamic nature of UK employment law, including new statutory instruments, judicial precedents, and evolving societal expectations.
- Resolving Workplace Disputes Proactively: Learn effective strategies for mediating and resolving workplace conflicts and grievances at an early stage, reducing the likelihood of formal legal action and maintaining a harmonious working environment.
- The Digital Age and Employee Data: Grasp the critical implications of data protection legislation (e.g., GDPR) for handling employee information throughout their tenure, ensuring compliance with privacy rights and secure data management.
- Global Workforce Management in the UK: Explore the intricacies of managing a diverse, potentially international workforce, understanding the legal frameworks governing foreign workers and the broader implications of global mobility for UK employers.
- Developing Managerial Acumen: Enhance your leadership capabilities by understanding the legal boundaries and responsibilities that accompany management roles, empowering you to make confident, legally informed decisions that protect both employees and the organisation.
- Fostering a Culture of Fairness: Gain practical tools and knowledge to promote equality, prevent discrimination, and ensure fair treatment for all employees, contributing to a positive and legally compliant workplace culture.
- PROS:
- Immediate Practical Application: Equip yourself with directly applicable knowledge and skills that can be implemented in HR and management roles from day one, enhancing operational effectiveness and compliance.
- Enhanced Career Credibility: Elevate your professional profile with a specialised diploma in a critical legal area, making you a more valuable asset in any HR or managerial capacity within the UK.
- Confidence in Decision Making: Develop the assurance to navigate complex employee relations issues and make legally sound decisions, significantly reducing personal and organisational exposure to risk.
- Comprehensive Learning Ecosystem: Benefit from a rich learning experience including interactive content, an accompanying audiobook, dedicated tutor support, and practical quizzes designed to solidify your understanding.
- CONS:
- Ongoing Legislative Evolution: While comprehensive, the dynamic nature of UK employment law means continuous self-study and updates will be necessary post-course to remain fully current.
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