Managing within the Law // Employment Law in Practice

09:00	Registration and coffee
09:30	Introduction to employment law: the basics The employment contract Employment status: ‘worker’, ‘employee’, ‘self-employed’ Managing agency workers – their rights Recruiting staff: what are the key legal considerations?
11:15	Coffee and networking
11:30	Managing performance How do you deal with poor performers? Dealing with the poor performer who is pregnant How do you manage individuals with mental health issues: performance and attendance issues Motivating and engaging mediocre performers CASE STUDY: Participants will have the opportunity to apply the law to workplace scenarios in an interactive workplace discussion.
12:30	Lunch
13:30	Disciplinaries and grievances Recognising and handling grievances appropriately Confidential complaints: what can/must you do? Managing conflict at work Dealing with word against word allegations: best practice guidance ROLE PLAY: Participants will have the chance to develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct an investigation effectively, and within the law.
16:30	End of day one

Employment Law in Practice