Course code: JSB-FRL - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 1 day.
This course is run in partnership with JSB.
Comprehensive coverage of the existing law relating to maternity, adoption, paternity and parental rights, the rules on flexible working, and the new law in the Work and Families Act.
In an ever-changing legal environment, employers must ensure that policies and procedures are up to date and effectively implemented. The Government has extended the right to request flexible working to parents with children up to the age of 16. This extension, effective from 6 April 2009, of working parents’ rights could result in a quarter of a million employees changing their working hours.
Is it right for me?
HR Managers, officers, administrators and line managers.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand all key elements of law relating to family-friendly rights
- Explain practical implications of the law for your own organisation
- Be confident when you advise personnel and line management colleagues
- Ensure compliance with family-friendly rights
- Prepare for extended family-friendly rights
- Anticipate further legal developments expected in the near future
What will it cover?
Introduction
- European Directives
- UK Legislation
- Entitlement
Health and safety of pregnant workers
- Risk assessment, avoiding risk, alternative work, suspension
- Employment law protection
- Antenatal care
- Case law
Maternity and Paternity Leave and Pay
- Qualification requirements
- Ordinary and additional maternity leave
- Contractual rights
- Return to work
- Holidays and sickness absence
- Dismissals and redundancy during leave
- Flexible working requests - procedures and case law
Quiz
Paternity leave and additional paternity leave
- Eligibility
- Terms and conditions
- SAP and ASPP
Flexible working requirements
- Eligibility
- Procedures
- Case Study
Adoption, parental and dependant leave
- Adoption leave
- Parental leave
- Time off for dependents
- Qualification requirements
- Workplace and collective agreements
- Default provisions for notice and postponement
Case study