UK Employment Law Certification

UK Employment Law Certification
Understanding your rights as an employee is an important aspect of working, but how does this help those working outside of the legal world?
The UK Employment Law Certification programme is a great course for anyone both within and outside the legal world, particularly those in human resources roles.
The information provided within this programme offers employees with the information that they need, in order to understand not only their rights as an employee, but also their duties and how they fit into the workforce.
This is also an excellent opportunity for employers, as it will give them invaluable information that can help build a safe and productive working environment.
This 10 module certification programme will benefit not only you, as an owner or manager, but also any staff members and your organisation as a whole.
What’s covered in the course?
Each module is designed to deliver up-to-date information related to UK employment law. This includes topics such as:
- An overview and foundational knowledge base of employment law in the UK, including why it’s important to know and the basics of this form of law;
- The legal processes related to recruitment and employment contracts, such as the Equality Act 2010 and how to prepare a contract;
- Employee benefits and wages – this covers broader topics, such as payroll and the minimum wage, as well as PAYE forms: P45, P60 and P11D;
- How to handle employee dismissals and disciplinary action;
- Health and safety regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974;
- Employee leaves of absence, such as sick leave, parental leave and long-term leave;
- Workplace monitoring and data protection, which involves maintaining employee confidentiality and regulations regarding supervision;
- Handling workplace grievances and disputes.
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13 hrs
Course FAQ
Who can take the UK Employment Law Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?
The course has 10 modules and should take 13 hours. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the modules.
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed the course there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.