Full list of modules and course information
Each module will last about two hours (about 75 minutes talk, and working through a workbook, followed by a Q&A session). All modules are recorded so you can learn at your own pace.Part One : The Basics
Sources of contract terms
- written contract
- other documents eg offer letter, advert
- collective agreements
- implied terms – sources
- implied terms – trust and confidence (intro)
Written statement of particulars of employment
Continuity of employment
Employment status
- employees
- workers
- independent contractors
- gig economy workers
- agency workers
- part-time
- fixed term
Part Two : Dismissal
Termination by:
- dismissal
- resignation
- non-renewal of fixed-term contracts
- mutual consent
- frustration
Constructive dismissal
- breach of express terms
- implied term of trust & confidence (detail)
Potentially fair reasons for dismissal:
- capability (intro)
- conduct (intro)
- redundancy (intro)
- statutory ban
- SOSR
Substantive v procedural
Unfair v wrongful
Capability
- performance
- short-term absence
- long-term absence
- dismissal procedures
Qualifications
Acas Code of Practice: Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
The Burchell test for misconduct
- honest belief
- reasonable grounds
- reasonable investigation
Appeal
Sanction
What is redundancy?
Redundancy payments
- statutory
- enhanced by employer
Consultation
- individual
- collective
Unfair dismissal and redundancy
Dismissal to achieve change to terms of employment
Health & Safety
Whistleblowing
TUPE
Part Three : Discrimination
Sources of discrimination law
The protected characteristics
Defining discrimination:
- direct (including associative and perceptive)
- indirect
- harassment
- victimisation
Positive action and positive discrimination
Employer and individual liability for discrimination
Sex
Marital status/civil partnership
Maternity/pregnancy
Sexual orientation
Gender reassignment
Race
Religion or belief
The meaning of “disability”
Associated with / arising from
Reasonable adjustments
Age
Employer Justified Retirement Age
Part Four : Additional Topics & Tribunal Claims
Definition of work
Annual leave
Rest breaks
National minimum wage
Equal pay
Itemised pay statements
The right to request flexible working
Discrimination on grounds of pregnancy
Health and safety of pregnant workers
Time off for antenatal care
Unfair dismissal and redundancy during pregnancy or maternity leave
The right to maternity leave and maternity pay
Other types of leave:
- paternity leave
- adoption leave
- parental leave
- time off for dependants
Likely forthcoming changes to family rights
Calculating loss of earnings
- basic calculation
- mitigation
- contributory fault
- Polkey
Unfair Dismissal
- reinstatement and re-engagement
- basic award
- compensatory award
- interim relief for whistleblowing/trade union activities
Discrimination
- financial losses
- injury to feelings
- personal injury
- aggravated damages
s207A uplift
Grossing up
Interest
Time limits
Acas Early Conciliation
The ET1
The ET3
Preliminary Hearings
Disclosure
Witness statements
Bundles
Judicial mediation
The hearing
Appeals
Part 1 : The Basics
Sources of contract terms
- written contract
- other documents eg offer letter, advert
- collective agreements
- implied terms – sources
- implied terms – trust and confidence (intro)
Written statement of particulars of employment
Continuity of employment
Employment status
- employees
- workers
- independent contractors
- gig economy workers
- agency workers
- part-time
- fixed term
Part 2 : Dismissal
Termination by:
- dismissal
- resignation
- non-renewal of fixed-term contracts
- mutual consent
- frustration
Constructive dismissal
- breach of express terms
- implied term of trust & confidence (detail)
Potentially fair reasons for dismissal:
- capability (intro)
- conduct (intro)
- redundancy (intro)
- statutory ban
- SOSR
Substantive v procedural
Unfair v wrongful
Capability
- performance
- short-term absence
- long-term absence
- dismissal procedures
Qualifications
Acas Code of Practice: Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
The Burchell test for misconduct
- honest belief
- reasonable grounds
- reasonable investigation
Appeal
Sanction
What is redundancy?
Redundancy payments
- statutory
- enhanced by employer
Consultation
- individual
- collective
Unfair dismissal and redundancy
Dismissal to achieve change to terms of employment
Health & Safety
Whistleblowing
TUPE
Part 3 : Discrimination
Sources of discrimination law
The protected characteristics
Defining discrimination:
- direct (including associative and perceptive)
- indirect
- harassment
- victimisation
Positive action and positive discrimination
Employer and individual liability for discrimination
Sex
Marital status/civil partnership
Maternity/pregnancy
Sexual orientation
Gender reassignment
Race
Religion or belief
The meaning of “disability”
Associated with / arising from
Reasonable adjustments
Age
Employer Justified Retirement Age
Part 4 : Additional Topics & Tribunal Claims
Definition of work
Annual leave
Rest breaks
National minimum wage
Equal pay
Itemised pay statements
The right to request flexible working
Discrimination on grounds of pregnancy
Health and safety of pregnant workers
Time off for antenatal care
Unfair dismissal and redundancy during pregnancy or maternity leave
The right to maternity leave and maternity pay
Other types of leave:
- paternity leave
- adoption leave
- parental leave
- time off for dependants
Likely forthcoming changes to family rights
Calculating loss of earnings
- basic calculation
- mitigation
- contributory fault
- Polkey
Unfair Dismissal
- reinstatement and re-engagement
- basic award
- compensatory award
- interim relief for whistleblowing/trade union activities
Discrimination
- financial losses
- injury to feelings
- personal injury
- aggravated damages
s207A uplift
Grossing up
Interest
Time limits
Acas Early Conciliation
The ET1
The ET3
Preliminary Hearings
Disclosure
Witness statements
Bundles
Judicial mediation
The hearing
Appeals
SEVEN WEEKS
Monday 31 January 2022 to Friday 18 March 2022The Virtual Employment Law Academy launches on Monday 31 January and runs until Friday 18 March 2022. All sessions take place online, except for our Course Completion Celebration Drinks which we'll be hosting in central London on 18 March.
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SEVEN WEEKS
Monday 31, January 2022 to Friday 18 March 2022The first cohort of the Virtual Employment Law Academy will run for seven weeks between Monday, 31 January and Friday, 18 March 2022. All sessions take place online, except for our Course Completion Drinks on Friday 18 March, which will take place in central London.
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