Advanced Certificate in UK Employment Legislation: Overview
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in UK Employment Legislation is a crucial course for any professional interested in understanding the complex legal framework governing employment in the UK. This certificate program covers key topics such as discrimination, working time regulations, and employee rights, providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of this essential subject matter.
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• Introduction to UK Employment Legislation: Overview of the legal framework governing employment in the UK, including key sources of law and major statutes.
• Contracts of Employment: Detailed examination of the legal requirements for contracts of employment, including formation, contents, and variations.
• Discrimination in the Workplace: Study of the various forms of discrimination prohibited by UK law, including race, sex, disability, and age discrimination.
• Working Time Regulations: Analysis of the rules governing working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave for UK workers.
• Health and Safety in the Workplace: Overview of the legal duties and responsibilities of employers and employees to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
• Redundancy and Dismissal: Examination of the laws and procedures governing redundancy and dismissal, including fair reasons for dismissal and the right to a fair hearing.
• Collective Rights and Trade Union Recognition: Study of the legal framework governing collective bargaining, trade union recognition, and industrial action.
• Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures: Overview of the laws protecting whistleblowers who make disclosures in the public interest.
• Data Protection in the Workplace: Analysis of the UK's data protection laws and their impact on employment, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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