Employment Tribunals training course for HR

Overview

As employment law becomes more complex, and employees more willing to bring claims, employers are increasingly likely to be involved in employment tribunal cases.

This extremely practical employment tribunals training course, packed with useful tips and techniques, will enable you to understand how tribunals operate, to deal with hearings confidently, to present cases effectively and to know when and how to settle.

This course forms part of JSB`s Advanced Certificate in Employment Law CIPD-accredited qualification. The 3rd day Employment Tribunal visit is compulsory for ACEL students.

Workshop highlights

Get to know the latest tribunal rules and procedures
Learn how to identify key issues in a tribunal claim
Know how to prepare, present and settle cases
Ensure that you and your organisation are competent and confident in dealing with the revised employment tribunal system

Programme –

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

09:00	Registration and coffee
09:30	Background and introduction Different types of tribunal claim Composition and jurisdiction of tribunals
10:15	Tribunal proceedings Who can claim? Claim and response forms Dealing with a claim: is it admissible? Time limits and qualifying periods
11:00	Coffee
11:15	Defending the claim and preparing your case Preliminary matters Being wary of default judgments Getting rid of hopeless cases The role of the pre-hearing review Sit alone cases Responding to a questionnaire
12:30	Lunch
13:30	Which documents go in the bundle? Deciding whether you need a lawyer Planning tactics and strategy
14:00	Drafting the claim and response forms Participants will be given the opportunity to complete the claim and response forms based on a case study example. This will allow them to consolidate previous learning, and obtain feedback from the trainer.
14:30	Coffee
14:45	Feedback on drafting claim and response forms
15:30	Preparing for the Tribunal hearing What are the alternatives to tribunal? To settle or not to settle? Valuing the claim and considering your options Resolving disputes: considering the role of Acas Compromise agreements: a cost/benefit analysis
16:30	End of day one

09:00	Registration and coffee
09:30	Review of day one learning points and outlining objectives for day two
10:00	Preparing for the Tribunal hearing (cont) Special considerations when dealing with discrimination cases Witness statements What to do about the reluctant or unavailable witness Postponements and adjournments Useful documents
10:30	At the hearing: the components of good advocacy Presenting evidence in chief: order of witnesses, `best evidence`, hearsay and leading questions Cross-examination: key pointers for maximum impact
11:00	Coffee
11:15	The components of good advocacy (cont) Questioning by the tribunal Re-examination? Making the most of your closing address
12:30	Lunch
13:30	Identifying key issues for the Tribunal Participants will have the opportunity to work in groups and debate and discuss case studies. Building on previous learning, participants will be able to develop the knowledge and skills to prepare for a tribunal case effectively.
14:30	Coffee
14:45	Judgments, reviews and appeals Judgments: orders and reasons Unfair dismissal remedies What does `acting reasonably` mean? Appeals and reviews Costs and preparation time orders A round-up of recent case law
15:30	"What if?" Participants will debate and discuss possible problem scenarios at Tribunal. This exercise will enable participants to improve their strategic overview of the tribunal process and offer an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired to specific situations.
16:30	End of day two

00:00

Visit to an Employment Tribunal - experience an actual employment tribunal

(Compulsory for ACEL students)

This is an excellent opportunity to witness a live Employment Tribunal. One of our expert trainers will accompany participants to explain and discuss aspects of an actual case, highlighting procedures, tactics and relevant points of law.This is a valuable opportunity to put into context some of the law and practice learnt in the course and benefit from direct observation of one or more cases being heard.

You will have the chance to:

Gain a comprehensive overview of the tribunal process
Get to grips with the basics of preparing a tribunal case
See and hear how tribunal cases are presented in practice
Consolidate your learning from the first three days of the course

Trainers

Angela Brosnan

Angela Brosnan is an experienced advisor on the practical application of employment law in the workplace. Angela has spent ten years working in various Citizens Advice bureax as an employment specialist, manager and tutor. She has also worked for the Arbitration, Conciliation and Advisory Service (Acas) as an adviser to the public on a wide variety of employment issues, with the emphasis on finding in-company solutions to workplace disputes. In addition, for the last seven years she has sat as a Lay Member on the Watford Employment Tribunal, where she is a member of the specialist race panel.

Angela holds a BA Honours degree from Oxford University and is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Employment Law. She is a qualified solicitor, with post qualification experience gained in the commercial litigation department of a City firm. She is a member of the Industrial Law Society.

Designed for

Personnel and HR Professionals, Employee Relations Managers, Legal Advisers, In-house lawyers, HR Consultants

Testimonials

“The course was all very interesting. The points covered on the Tribunal visit were also most relevant.”

– Alison Cadman, Sue Ryder Care

“Very good – all questions answered and everyone given a chance to speak. ”

– , Manches LLP

“The best course I have been on! It was very informative and relevant withy many examples to `bring the theory to life.”

– Jennie Elliott, EPM Ltd

“Excellent, practical advice given in lay terms!”

– Claire Matthews, HR Manager, Condor Logistics

“A very important course for an HR professional”

– Kirsten Sunter, HR Manager, Indesit

“Fit for purpose – presenter was very good and as she was a tribunal member it was great to get this point of view ”

– Sue Bonci, Commercial, Consumer & R&D,

Pre-course Questionnaire

Title* First name* Surname* Job title* Organisation* Telephone Email* How long have you been with your organisation?* What do you wish to achieve by attending this training course?* How would you describe your current knowledge of tribunals:* Have you ever been involved in a tribunal case?* What employment law aspects give you most concern?* Are there any other matters you wish to draw to the attention of our speaker before you attend the training programme?* Do you have any dietary requirements: If yes, Please advise?*

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.

Employment Tribunals

Build the knowledge and confidence to handle employment tribunals for your organisation

Event details

Overview

Workshop highlights

Programme –

Registration and coffee

Background and introduction

Tribunal proceedings

Coffee

Defending the claim and preparing your case

Lunch

Which documents go in the bundle?

Drafting the claim and response forms

Coffee

Feedback on drafting claim and response forms

Preparing for the Tribunal hearing

End of day one

Registration and coffee

Review of day one learning points and outlining objectives for day two

Preparing for the Tribunal hearing (cont)

At the hearing: the components of good advocacy

Coffee

The components of good advocacy (cont)

Lunch

Identifying key issues for the Tribunal

Coffee

Judgments, reviews and appeals

"What if?"

End of day two

Visit to an Employment Tribunal - experience an actual employment tribunal

Trainers

Angela Brosnan

Designed for

Testimonials

Pre-course Questionnaire

Discounts

Multiple booking discount

Registered charities

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