Introduction to employment law

This course will focus on an introduction to members’ rights at work. These sessions are geared at giving some basic tools for reps to use in negotiations and when dealing with personal cases.

Office desk top with ring binders including one with "Employment Law" label.

	Online over 3 weekly sessions
	Wednesday 30 April, 7 & 14 May 2025 (online)
	1.30pm – 4.30pm (online)

	Level 3
	You must have completed Reps 1 and Reps 2 You must attend all session
	Request a place via your Prospect or Bectu official

Who is the course for?

Experienced reps (ideally completed Reps part 1 and Reps part 2) and those who have a role in dealing with personal cases for members.

If you’ve not completed the training but have extensive experience, your Prospect official can endorse your attendance.

What will I learn?

Introduction to statutory rights – looking at the range of rights, time limits, qualifying periods and status.
Discrimination law, including who is covered by the Equality Act and the types of unlawful conduct.
Unfair dismissal and redundancy – looking at what amounts to a dismissal (including constructive dismissal) and how a dismissal can be unfair. The rules around redundancy and consultation obligations.

What attendees say

“The equalities and discrimination part was so useful. Now know so much more about how it actually works in practice”

“I enjoyed the course and found it interesting, the tutors were friendly and approachable, good at bringing people in to the discussion, and were able to answer all our questions.”