Employment Law in Practice

Harassment and bullying

• Definitions
• Investigating harassment and bullying allegations
• Examining line manager responsibility
• Policies in practice
• Effects on health and absence - stress

Age discrimination

• Age discrimination
• Recruitment and promotion
• Pay and benefits
• Health and safety issues
• Dismissal and retirement
• The 'Heydey' challenge
• Potential justifications

Enforcement and liability

• Burden of proof
• Drawing inferences
• Vicarious liability
• Remedies and compensation
• Avoiding litigation
• Handling tribunal claims

End of day two