Employee Relations, Trade Unions and the Law
Sustain harmonious and mutually beneficial relations - build confidence dealing with Unions
Event details
Venue details
London: 2nd July 2013
London: 23rd October 2013
Price: £495 + VAT
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Overview
This one-day course provides a comprehensive grounding in the ‘collective’ side of employment law and employee relations. Employee relations, trade unions and the law covers EU and UK aspects and is ideal for practitioners seeking a comprehensive introduction to all major aspects of this area of law.
A thorough understanding of rights and responsibilities in collective matters is crucial for HR professionals - particularly in larger organisations - in both the public and private sectors.
This course forms part of JSB`s Advanced Certificate in Employment Law (ACEL) CIPD-accredited qualification. Enrol on ACEL within two months of attending and we’ll refund you the cost of the course.
Workshop highlights
- Be able to explain essential elements of trade union law
- Understand the Information and Consultation Regulations
- Describe key elements of union recognition
- Understand collective bargaining in the negotiation of terms and conditions
- Be able to advise on the law relating to industrial action
- Adopt appropriate employee relations strategies
Programme
| 09:30 | Trade Unions, Recognition and Employee Consultation
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| 11:00 | Industrial Action and the Individual
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| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Liability of a Trade Union for Industrial Action
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| 14:30 | Freedom of Association: the employer/employee relationship
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| 15:30 | Freedom of Association: the member/union relationship
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| 16:30 | Close of training |
Trainers
Penny Macmillan
Penny Macmillan MA Chartered FCIPD is a Solicitor and has for many years specialised in employment law, with particular experience of: TUPE, unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and drafting employment contracts, policies, procedures and handbooks. She is former Head of the Legal Department at The Race Equality Centre and now practises in her own firm.
Before qualifying as a lawyer, Penny held positions as a Group Personnel Manager for a health authority; Employee Relations Manager for a major retailer; and Personnel and Training Manager for a large catering services company. Penny is equally well qualified and experienced as a management trainer, HR specialist and lawyer. She delivers workshops and seminars on a wide range of employment law and best practice subjects and is a personal tutor on JSB’s Advanced Certificate in Employment Law (ACEL).
Designed for
Personnel and employee/industrial relations officers and others who need a good understanding of collective employment law
Testimonials
“Excellent”
– Nicola Broady, Employment Advisor and Analyst, Association of Colleges
“Very good”
– Emma Ryding, HR Manager, Page One Communications
“Empowering, enlightening & thought provoking. Penny is extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent ability of imparting this to a diverse audience ”
– Sheena Murphy-Collett, Director of HR, Somerset College
“Penny was extremely patient and delivered the content at a pace which made it very digestible ”
– Julie Smalley, Senior HR Consultant, Yell Group
“Very informative”
– Vernon Griffith, Manager of HR Business & Solutions Architecture, EDF Energy
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Discounts
Multiple booking discount
Receive a 20% discount when you book more than one event, or book more than one person on the same event. Please note this discount only applies to the lesser priced booking and when all bookings are placed together.
Registered charities
You are entitled to a 25% discount on your booking if you are a registered charity. This discount will show on your invoice once your booking is submitted. You will need your charity registration number for the booking form.
Venue
Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel
130 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 5AY
Tel: +44 (0)20 7388 4131
Fax: +44 (0)20 7387 7394
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Web: http://www.radissonedwardian.com
This smart West End hotel has a central location to suit business and leisure travellers. The mood is smart, colonial and clubby.
The Hotel’s extensive art collection includes new Vietnamese paintings and fine Qing dynasty temple bells. There’s a pleasing buzz to this luxury London hotel that reflects the energy of its Tottenham Court Road location, equally good for the City, the West End or even Paris via St Pancras station.
Through the airy marbled lobby, Astons is the hotel’s soul, a lively bar and restaurant hosting an eclectic local crowd. Rooms by contrast are peaceful, stylish and ergonomically designed for ultimate relaxation.
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