UK Employment Laws

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive overview of UK Employment Laws, covering key topics that employers and employees need to be aware of. The course begins by introducing the UK Employment Laws, discussing their purpose and scope. It then delves into employer rights and responsibilities in the UK, exploring the legal requirements that employers must meet when employing staff.

The course also covers pay and wages, including the national minimum wage and how to calculate pay. Additionally, the course discusses final pay when someone leaves a job, including the different types of payment that may be due, such as holiday pay and redundancy pay. For employees who are expecting or planning to have a child, the course provides a thorough explanation of maternity leave, pay and other rights, helping them to understand their entitlements and responsibilities.

Employment contracts are a critical aspect of UK Employment Laws, and the course covers what must be written in an employment contract, including information about pay, hours of work, and other terms and conditions. Throughout the course, employees can check their employment rights, ensuring that they are aware of their entitlements and how to enforce them if necessary.

The course also covers employees' rights during redundancy, including the legal requirements that employers must meet when making redundancies. Additionally, the course provides guidance for employers who are hiring someone new.

Finally, the course covers mediation at work, including what it is, how it works, and why it can be an effective way to resolve workplace disputes. By the end of the course, employees will have a comprehensive understanding of UK Employment Laws and the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees.

What Will You Learn?

• Introduction to UK Employment Laws
• Employer rights and responsibilities in the UK
• Pay and wages, including the national minimum wage and calculating pay
• Final pay when someone leaves a job, including holiday pay and redundancy pay
• Maternity leave, pay, and other rights for expecting and new parents
• What must be included in an employment contract
• Checking your employment rights
• Your rights during redundancy, including the legal requirements that employers must meet
• Hiring someone new
• Mediation at work and how it can be used to resolve disputes

Who Should Take The Course

• Employees who want to understand their rights and entitlements under UK employment law
• Employers who want to ensure that they are meeting their legal obligations and are up-to-date with the latest changes in employment law
• HR professionals who want to develop their knowledge of UK employment law and keep up-to-date with legal developments
• Legal professionals who want to deepen their understanding of UK employment law and gain practical insights into how the law is applied in practice
• Students who are studying employment law or related subjects and want to gain a solid understanding of UK employment law

Requirements

There are no specific requirements to take this course on UK Employment Laws. However, it is recommended that you have a basic understanding of employment law in the UK before taking this course.