Supporting Good Practice in Managing Employment Relations

Managing the employment relationship effectively is a key part of the role of HR practitioners. This workbook will introduce you to employment law within the context of employee relations. It will cover the employment relationship from start to finish, focusing on good practice and legal requirements. It will equip you with the knowledge required to operate effectively and recognize risk. The workbook covers, the external and internal factors impacting the employment relationship, statutory rights and their relation to the terms and conditions of the contract of employment, the importance of policies and procedures in maximising employee performance and their role in defending an Employment Tribunal claim, the elements of an effective disciplinary meeting and the impact of the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievances, terminating employment within the law with particular emphasis on the redundancy process and discrimination.