Discrimination Update Programme

Course Aims:

This 1-day update provides an ideal opportunity to bring participants up to date on the latest developments in UK employment law, including practical advice and guidance on recent case law and the implications for managers,their staff and employers.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the workshop, delegates will be able to:

  • Assess the importance of new legislation and case law developments to your organisation;
  • Plan for future legislative changes;
  • Anticipate implications for your business and make early preparation.

Areas Covered:

Discrimination Equality Act 2006

  • The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and recent case law;
  • Sex and race discrimination, including recent cases;
  • Religion or belief, including recent cases;
  • Sexual orientation, including recent cases;
  • Age discrimination;
  • Equal pay, including recent cases;
  • Bullying and harassment;
  • Single Equality Act.

Work and Families Act 2006

  • Extended maternity and adoption pay;
  • Extended paternity leave;
  • New right to request flexible working for carers,and parents of children below 17;

Future legislation

  • Discipline and dismissal
  • Operating the new dispute resolution procedures – guidance from ACAS;
  • When is a grievance a grievance?
CASE STUDY LINKS:
North Warwickshire Borough Council
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