Course outline
This course is designed for those are new to the area of discrimination in employment or want to refresh you understanding of recent changes. This course will allow you to understand the complexities of contemporary discrimination law and how employers should deal with discriminatory issues in the workplace.
Our team trained the helpline advisers for the Equality and Human Rights Commission so you can be sure this is probably the best introduction to workplace discrimination law you can get.
We have identified the key concepts in discrimination law and a structure that allows participants to understand and confidently apply these concepts to the workplace. This course aims to be an essential grounding in the law and practice of discrimination.
The course will deal with:
- the groups protected from unlawful discrimination
- the definitions and types of discrimination that arise
- discrimination danger zones – recruitment – promotion – benefits – dress codes – sickness – harassment – dismissals
- flexible working and discrimination
- steps employers should take to prevent discrimination at work
- risks and liabilities arising from unlawful discrimination
Learning objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- explain unlawful discrimination to clients and colleagues
- identify when discrimination is a risk in employment situations
- advise on key steps to take to prevent discrimination at work
- plan strategies for reducing risks of unlawful discrimination
What have previous delegates said about this course?
"Trainers were brilliant. This was a very good informative course for beginners and people who already practice employment/discr law. - thanks."
"One of the best courses I've been on."
"Good course for all abilities and experience."
Dates and venues
Duration: one day 10:00am to 4:00pm
| Course code | Date | Venue |
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8T2EDL2 | 13 November 2008 | London |
8T2EDL3 | 09 December 2008 | Leeds |
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