Employment Law courses

[Lawra84]

Hello,

Does anyone know of any HR/EL courses that would be beneficial for a small company so we can handle any arising issues? What do other people do?

Thanks

 

[Newchodge]

I would suggest that other small businesses outsource to professional HR support companies.

I don't think there are any courses that could possibly enable you to handle any arising issues.

 

[Frank the Insurance guy]

Hello,

Does anyone know of any HR/EL courses that would be beneficial for a small company so we can handle any arising issues? What do other people do?

Thanks

As @Newchodge suggests, there is too much to be learned, so you should seek the source of a professional.

Check your Business Insurance policy - many include free access to a legal and HR helpline - which you can use for advice and support when anything arises.

If your business policy does not include this, you can usually add a legal expenses insurance policy for under £100 per year! Well worth the money.

 

[The Byre]

On organisational issues and all matters dealing with delegating tasks read The Five Minute Manager and The Five Minute Manager Meets the Monkey. For everything else legal and taxation matters, get professional help as you need it.

 

[Bob Morgan]

I belong to a local 'Business Breakfast Club' that was founded over 10 Years ago. This is a Network of small local businesses. We have a 'Breakfast Meeting' each month for Presentations and Discussions regarding both Headline and more Local Issues. Members also deal with each other directly.

Membership is diverse and the 'Network' is used extensively for such instances - Together with Coordinating Courier Runs and Drivers, Volume Printing, Video Conference Facilities, and Due Diligence Checks, etc., etc.

 

[IanSuth]

Maybe get an introduction to contract & tort book and read that.

Will tell you enough to know the questions you should ask

 

[LukeTalentTent]

It depends on your area, but the CIPD often partners with legal firms to give breakfast briefings, which are usually free. If you're starting from scratch with no background or experience in HR, then definitely outsource. It will be much more affordable than you think!

 

[IanSuth]

It depends on your area, but the CIPD often partners with legal firms to give breakfast briefings, which are usually free. If you're starting from scratch with no background or experience in HR, then definitely outsource. It will be much more affordable than you think!

Saying that the breakfast briefings are only as good as the person giving it.

I went to one once that claimed to be CIPD sponsored and by an employment partner of a decent sized regional firm. It was on restrictive covenants in employment contracts and if you had relied upon their advice you could have been in for a rude awakening "99.9% of times you will get away with a 1 year non compete clause and it will protect you from ex employees setting up in competition" being one such nugget.

 

[LukeTalentTent]

Saying that the breakfast briefings are only as good as the person giving it.

I went to one once that claimed to be CIPD sponsored and by an employment partner of a decent sized regional firm. It was on restrictive covenants in employment contracts and if you had relied upon their advice you could have been in for a rude awakening "99.9% of times you will get away with a 1 year non compete clause and it will protect you from ex employees setting up in competition" being one such nugget.

Ah, I get really triggered by non-compete clauses. People feel trapped in jobs because of them. Employees feel that they 'own' someone's ability to earn a living. No judge is going to deprive a persons right to make a living. I think I have heard/seen about them being enforced maybe once or twice where there was an extremely unique set of circumstances. Just absolute nonsense that needs to come out of 99% of employment contracts.

So basically yes you're absolutely right with the quality being dependant, good point.