Practical Employment Law: Diversity and Discrimination NEW

Case study 1

What would you do if you were responsible for implementing a new recruitment campaign but your company had a history of discriminatory practices within the workplace? You are faced with the task of training the management team responsible for selection and interviewing:

• How do you ensure your practices are compliant with the law? 
• How does your organisation exercise diversity in recruitment methods? 
• What action must be taken to avoid costly discrimination claims? 

This interactive case study deals with discrimination in recruitment methods and will provide a key insight into managing in line with law. Hear best practice legal advice and learn how to avoid costly tribunal action from prospective employees.

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Case study 2

Imagine one of your team members has asked for flexible working arrangements. You suspect that the employee is gay, although this has not been disclosed and as an HR professional you are concerned about how the rest of the workforce will respond to this.

• What is the law on harassment and discrimination in relation to sexual orientation?
• How can you improve employee relations?
• What advice would you give to the employee's line manager?

This interactive case study teaches you how to manage discrimination and diversity issues within the workplace. Hear best practice advice on handling this sensitive area and ensure you are up to date with the most recent case law.

Case study 3

Imagine a member of staff has made a complaint of sexual harassment. The area manager has told her to 'stop whinging' and as a result, heated arguments occurred and the employee has been disciplined.

• What are the legal issues facing HR?
• How would you handle this sensitive area?
• What is the likelihood of tribunal action?

This interactive case study offers practical advice on applying the law and reducing the threat of legal action. By staying up to date on the law in this area you can really make a difference and ensure your organisation exercises best practice.

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