Diploma in Employment Law examines workers' rights, pensions the WRA and much more

The Diploma in Employment Law will equip those advising on employment matters with the relevant knowledge needed to advise in changing times.

About the course

Commencing on 20 September, the Diploma in Employment Law covers all aspects of the employer/employee relationship from recruitment through to termination. Relying on contributions from leading practitioners, stakeholders and decision-makers in the area, we highlight how new developments are likely to affect your practice. The ultimate aim of the course is to provide practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of employment law and practice in this jurisdiction.    

Key themes examined on this diploma include recruitment and status of workers, data protection, pay and benefits, workers’ rights, discrimination, grievance and disciplinary procedures, severance packages and redundancy, remote working policies and more.

What will you learn

On completion of the course, participants will have:

  • an excellent understanding of the legislative and structural framework governing our system of employment rights and industrial relations;

  • familiarity with legal considerations one should be aware of during the recruitment process;

  • an understanding of key standard employee-related policies and procedures;

  • a thorough knowledge of applicable codes of practice;

  • a knowledge of the legal issues relating to equality matters that permeate the employment relationship, from recruitment through to termination;

  • a thorough knowledge of legal issues relevant at the point of termination; and

  • familiarity with key considerations regarding applicable dispute resolution procedures.

Path to a Masters qualification

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Employment Law, participants may consider building on their qualifications and progressing to join the LLM Employment Law in Practice.

Make a booking

For further information visit the Diploma Centre page or contact the Diploma Centre team.

 

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