• Law Intro

• Employment Law Basics
• Contracts of Employment
• Policies and Procedures – Obtaining and Implementing
• Documenting Employment Law Issues
• Seeking Further Advice
• Employee relations & works councils

Essential Employment Law

Introduction

New UK & European employment laws seem to be arriving almost daily. Employment law is a growing minefield for business owners and managers, and mistakes can be costly.

Employment tribunal applications were significantly up on last year with 189,348 cases lodged 2007 - 08. Although we are still waiting for this years awards report, average awards last year (06 -07) for successful unfair dismissal cases were nearly £8,000, with the median figure being closer to £4,000. Disability discrimination awards averaged £8,000.

For Businesses without their own HR departments, myhrdept.co.uk, can significantly reduce the risks of falling foul of employment legislation. By using this service you can obtain and put in place thorough contracts of employment, policies and procedures and you can access other support services as you need them.