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Uk Employment Law Course

The UK Employment Law Course offers a comprehensive understanding of employment law, covering recruitment, contracts, discrimination, health and safety, and termination of employment. Learn how to navigate and apply UK legal principles effectively.

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Learning Outcome

Course Overview

The UK Employment Law Course is an essential training program designed for individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of employment law in the UK. This course covers the key legal aspects of the employer-employee relationship and provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations that govern employment in the UK. Whether you’re an HR professional, business owner, or employee seeking to better understand your rights, this course offers the critical knowledge required to navigate the complexities of UK employment law.

The course begins with the Basics of Employment Law, providing a solid foundation in understanding the legal framework surrounding employment. You will learn about the fundamental principles and sources of employment law in the UK. The Legal Recruitment Process module introduces you to the legal considerations involved in recruiting employees, including ensuring fairness and compliance with anti-discrimination laws.

A key area of focus is the Employment Contract, where you’ll explore the importance of clear and legally binding contracts between employers and employees. This section covers the essential elements of a contract, including terms, conditions, and benefits. In the Disciplinary Procedure section, you will gain insights into how to handle disciplinary issues in the workplace, including legal requirements for fair procedures and potential consequences for employers and employees.

The National Minimum Wage & Equal Payment module covers the legal standards for employee compensation, ensuring that all employees are paid fairly according to UK law. You will also learn about employees’ Rights During Employment, including their entitlements to sick leave, holiday pay, and other benefits.

The course also addresses issues of Discrimination in the Workplace, focusing on the legal protections against discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, age, and other factors. You will learn how to identify, prevent, and respond to discrimination, promoting a fair and inclusive workplace.

Another key area covered is Health & Safety at Work, where you will understand the employer’s legal responsibilities in providing a safe and healthy working environment. The Collective Rights module introduces you to the rights of employees as a group, including union rights, collective bargaining, and how to address issues collectively.

The course concludes with the Termination of Employment, explaining the legal process and procedures surrounding dismissal, redundancy, and resignation. You will gain a clear understanding of employees’ rights during the termination process and the legal obligations of employers in these situations.

Who This Course Is For:

  • HR professionals and managers
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs
  • Legal advisors or paralegals in employment law
  • Employees seeking to understand their rights
  • Students studying employment law or business management
  • Managers involved in recruitment or handling employee relations
  • Workplace health and safety officers
  • Anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of UK employment law

Requirements:

  • No prior knowledge of employment law required.
  • Basic understanding of business or human resource management is helpful.
  • A willingness to learn and apply UK employment law practices.

Course Instructor

Learndrive Courses

Learndrive is a UK-based online learning provider committed to delivering high-quality, industry-relevant training designed to support learners in achieving their academic, professional, and personal development goals. With a growing catalogue of courses spanning compliance, business, healthcare, finance, safety, and more, Learndrive ensures that its content remains current, practical, and aligned with market demand.
What sets Learndrive apart is its learner-centric approach to education. Each course is carefully designed to promote deep understanding and long-term retention without cognitive overload. Courses feature interactive video and audio modules grounded in sound instructional design principles and backed by evidence-based learning methodologies.
Behind Learndrive is a team of seasoned instructional designers with extensive expertise in curriculum development, lesson planning, and eLearning. Their mission is not merely to deliver content, but to craft an engaging and effective learning experience that transforms knowledge into applied skills.
Whether you’re upskilling individually, training a team, or pursuing professional development, Learndrive offers accessible, flexible, and expertly designed courses to help you achieve meaningful progress.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by CPDQE. The demand for professionals to engage in Continuing Professional Development is escalating, irrespective of the industry, career stage, or job function. CPD serves as an impactful mechanism for skill enhancement, maintaining the relevance of academic credentials, and strategically advancing one’s career. 

This CPDQE Certified Course will ensure that you have obtained the required CPD trainings for your professional development.

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Course Curriculum

How We Will Gradually Move from Basics to Advance
How We Will Gradually Move from Basics to Advance 00:01:00
Course Promo
UK Employment Promo 00:02:00
Module 01 Basics of Employment Law
Basics of Employment Law 00:02:00
What is Employment Law 00:02:00
Sources of UK Employment Law 00:04:00
Types of Workers in the UK 00:04:00
UK Employment Courts 00:04:00
Module 02 Legal Recruitment Process
Legal Requirements in Recruitment 00:08:00
Requirements for Immigrants 00:02:00
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme 00:02:00
Slow Recruitment Process 00:03:00
Module 03 Employment Contract
What is the Contract of Employment 00:03:00
Importance of Employment Contract 00:01:00
Type of Contracts 00:01:00
Contractual Terms 00:05:00
Implied Terms 00:02:00
Varying Terms 00:02:00
Module 04 Disciplinary Procedure
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures 00:02:00
Importance of Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures 00:03:00
The ACAS Code of Practise 00:04:00
Stages of Disciplinary Proceedings 00:02:00
Investigations 00:01:00
Counselling 00:01:00
Disciplinary Meetings 00:01:00
Appeals 00:01:00
Disciplinary Penalties, Warnings, and Dismissal 00:02:00
Final Written Warning 00:02:00
Grievance Procedure 00:03:00
Module 05 National Minimum Wage & Equal Payment
National Minimum Wage 00:03:00
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage 00:02:00
Amount of Minimum Wage 00:02:00
Exclusions and Variations 00:03:00
Interns and Apprentices 00:02:00
Cost of Living 00:01:00
Average Salary 00:03:00
Gap in Gender Pay 00:01:00
Wages and Salaries for Expats 00:03:00
Module 06 Rights During Employment
Employment Rights 00:02:00
Hours of Work 00:02:00
Resting Periods 00:02:00
Salary and Benefits 00:04:00
Pensions 00:02:00
Holidays 00:02:00
Sick Pay 00:01:00
Maternity Leave 00:02:00
Paternity Leave 00:01:00
Flexible Working 00:01:00
Union Membership 00:01:00
Data Protection Rights 00:01:00
Health and Safety 00:02:00
Module 07 Discrimination in the Workplace
What is Discrimination 00:02:00
Direct Discrimination 00:01:00
Indirect Discrimination 00:01:00
Victimisation 00:01:00
Discrimination and Legislation 00:02:00
Sex Discrimination 00:04:00
Equal Pay 00:02:00
Race Discrimination 00:02:00
Disability Discrimination 00:02:00
Discrimination Based on Religion 00:02:00
Part-Time Workers 00:02:00
Age Discrimination 00:02:00
Module 08 Health & Safety at Work
Health and Workplace Safety 00:03:00
Aims of Law 00:01:00
Sources of Health and Safety Law 00:03:00
Liability at Common Law 00:02:00
Compulsory Insurance 00:01:00
Breach of Duty Lawsuits 00:01:00
Providing Competent Co-Workers 00:01:00
Breach of Statutory Duty 00:02:00
Vicarious Liability 00:01:00
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 00:01:00
Health and Safety Regulations 00:01:00
Health and Safety Regulations 1981 00:01:00
Enforcement 00:02:00
Module 09 Collective Rights
Trade Unions 00:04:00
Legal Status of Trade Unions 00:01:00
Requirements for Joining Unions 00:02:00
Voluntary and Statutory Recognition 00:02:00
Union Rules 00:03:00
Union Ballots 00:02:00
Collective Bargaining 00:01:00
Industrial Action 00:01:00
Industrial Torts 00:02:00
Module 10 Termination of Employment
Terminating Employment 00:02:00
Wrongful Dismissal 00:03:00
Unfair Dismissal 00:03:00
Dismissal Procedures 00:03:00
Redundancy Payments 00:01:00
Termination by Dismissal 00:01:00
Summary Dismissal 00:01:00
Constructive Dismissal 00:02:00
The ACAS Arbitration Scheme 00:02:00
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Final Quiz: Employment Law
Final Quiz: Employment Law 00:30:00

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