Our forthcoming training programme of events is as follows:
12 April - Employment Law update (9.30-12.30) - £165 +VAT
Prepare for the April 2012 changes to employment law and what is coming up, and reflect on the implications of significant recent case law.
Key topics include:
• unfair dismissal qualifying period: increase from 1 to 2 years
• equal treatment for agency workers
• Tribunal reforms, including Acas and pre-claim conciliation, and financial penalties for employers.
• current consultations e.g. flexible parental leave, right to request flexible working to be extended to all employees with 26 weeks' continuous employment,
• future consultations e.g. 'protected conversations' between employer and employee, protection of vulnerable groups and CRB checks
• recent case law.
This session will also explore social media and social networks and the problems they pose for employers, and review recent case law, to see how it will impact on your organisation.
19 April - Getting to Grips with Employment Law (9.30-4.30) - £295 +VAT
"Very imformative training with lots of real case examples to make it real to the current work place. Thank you." Emilie Servas (Oxfordshire County Council) attending 24 January 2012
For line managers, those new to HR and anyone wanting an update in the key employment law areas
This popular 'crash course' is invaluable for anyone involved with personnel issues within your organisation. We provide an up to date overview of the key legal areas and also show you how to practically comply with the legal requirements.
Topics covered include:
• recruitment and contracts
• discrimination and harassment
• families and flexibility
• discipline and grievance
• sickness and other absence
• termination of employment
The course is designed to help participants feel better equipped to deal with staff issues confidently and in a way that won't leave your organisation vulnerable to expensive employment tribunal claims.
24 April - Difficult conversations- how to get it right (9.30-4.30) - £350 +VAT
"Really enjoyed the professional acting. Presenters were a joy to listen to and very engaging. The course and other facilities were great" - Delegate attending 31 March
Special session in partnership with 'Acting for Change' including best legal practice, soft skills training and real actors! This is an up to date briefing with 'Acting for Change' on best legal practice with interactive case studies that 'come to life' using professional actors. Equip yourself to deal with tricky staff issues confidently and in a way that won't leave your organisation open to expensive tribunal claims, adverse publicity and poor employee relations.
Business skills expert David Trevaskis shows us how to approach tough employee relations issues when we know what the law says but struggle to know how to go about doing it! His team of actors provide a fresh and dynamic approach stimulating positive change.
All courses will be held in Oxford
How to book
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Natasha Knight on 01865 811700 or please send an email to nknight@darbys.co.uk.
