Module 12: Employment Law and Diversity

In the modern multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural organisation that is the NHS, there will be occasions when you need to understand your rights and those of others before taking action. If you feel you need to broaden your outlook based around a complex and difficult area, then this module will give you an outline of employment law, and insight into potential banana skins.

Course Content

•    Introductions & Objectives

•    Background to Employment law

•    Your legal rights

•    The law and ageism, sexism, racism etc.

•    Bullying and Harassment

•    Age discrimination

•    Discipline and grievance

•    Maternity and parental rights

•    European Working Time Directive

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

•    Name 3 of their legal rights

•    Explain the law relating to ageism and racism

•    Name 3 consequences of breaking the law

•    Define the ACAS guidelines to dealing with grievances and disciplinaries

•    Detail the EWTD rules

Module 12: Employment Law and Diversity Testimonials