Almost half (43%) of employers feel there is inadequate guidance from Government and 39% feel they have a lack of awareness in terms of changes to legislation. Yet the same Employment Law survey, from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), finds employment legislation can help build trust and improve the motivation of their staff. One of the main obstacles to effectively implement changes in employment law is lack of senior management buy-in.
The CIPD has launched a nationwide tour of employment law workshops to help employers get to grips with new legislation. The practical course uses case studies to help managers assess their organisationís compliance with new and forthcoming legislation. It will bring managers up to date with the latest employment law and offer advice on how to implement it so that it can benefit the business. It will also give them guidance on assessing the best way forward should a tribunal claim arise.
The employment law workshops take place at locations around the country, and will cover the following areas:
New and changing law ñ the course will address the impact of new changes to the Sex and Disability Discrimination Acts, the new Gender Recognition Act, the draft TUPE amendments and the draft Age Discrimination Regulations.
New case law ñ with tutor-led discussions on the implications for businesses.
Danger areas when handling grievances, disciplinaries and dismissals.
Advice on how to manage the breakdown of work relationships.
Advice on how to manage tribunal claims.
Ben Willmott, CIPD Employee Relations Adviser, says, ìOur research shows that organisations who implement employment legislation successfully find it can benefit the business by driving the development of policies and practices that can help them recruit, retain and motivate employees. Those employers that ignore their legal obligations risk facing tribunals and hefty compensation claims.
ìLine managers have a major role to play and employment law issues can be dealt with more effectively when they understand the legislation and its implications better. Providing adequate employment law training and support for these managers helps deliver business success.î
The workshop will take place at the following locations:
Leeds 8 November 2005
Nottingham 9 November 2005
Stansted 10 November 2005
London 11 November 2005
Edinburgh 15 November 2005
Manchester 16 November 2005
Birmingham 17 November 2005
Bristol 18 November 2005
Newcastle 22 November 2005
Reading 23 November 2005
Southampton 24 November 2005
London 25 November 2005
Nationwide workshops to help businesses benefit from employment law
Almost half (43%) of employers feel there is inadequate guidance from Government and 39% feel they have a lack of awareness in terms of changes to legislation
