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There are still well over six million trades union members in the UK, yet it can be hard to find practical advice and guidance from HR consultants who have both the necessary in-depth experience of unionised environments and the training skills to impart their knowledge in a stimulating and refreshing manner. Look no further! This one-day course will equip your team to deal with all union-related issues confidently and successfully.

APPRECIATE THE CONTEXT WITHIN WHICH UNIONS AND EMPLOYERS OPERATE

UNDERSTAND THE KEY LEGAL AND HR ISSUES

GET TO GRIPS WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTATION

NEGOTIATE WITH UNION REPRESENTATIVES

MANAGE THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS EFFECTIVELY

DEAL CONFIDENTLY WITH ALL UNION-RELATED ISSUES

1. Employee relations overview

What is 'employee relations'? The legal and HR perspectives

Agreements, rules, policies and practices

The role of external institutions

2. The law and its effect

Legal framework

Key employee relations legislation

Rights of trades unions

Collective agreements

Codes of practice

3. Trades unions

Rights and protection for union members

Statutory recognition and de-recognition

Industrial action; strike ballots; picketing

Time off for trade union duties and activities

4. Information and consultation

Staff Councils in Europe and the UK

The Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations

When to legally inform and consult

Obligations to inform and consult under TUPE

Collective redundancies

Information to be disclosed in collective bargaining

5. Negotiating terms and conditions

Collective bargaining with recognised trades unions

Partnership agreements

Maximising the five stages of the negotiation cycle

6. Dispute resolution

Internal procedures

Arbitration

Rights to be accompanied

7. Review and close

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Employee Relations, Trade Unions and the Law

By Maximum Performance

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