Course Overview

Explore employment law beyond mere compliance. Develop skills necessary to add real value, to anticipate and evaluate proposed changes in the law, so that your organisation can plan, prepare and implement sound personnel policies.  Helps create your ability to advise management about the implications of existing and impending legislation on resources and business objectives.

Pre-requisites

This is a Level 7 programme and equivalent to a Master's degree, therefore a good level of management experience is required. Please call our dedicated CIPD advisors on 0500 501 346 to discuss specific entry requirements, how to gain CIPD Student Membership, and the exemption process.

Qualification

CIPD Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate on completion of four electives

Support and benefits

• CIPD Postgraduate Certificate on completion of four electives
• Access to a dedicated ICS course mentor to support and motivate you throughout
• Complimentary textbook:  ‘Employment Law for HR and Business Studies

Key topics

• Themes and Institutions of Employment Law

Examine the main themes and institutions of employment law, focusing particularly on the differences between civil and criminal law, and the UK system of courts and tribunals.

• Individual Employment Rights

Consider the statement of initial employment particulars; contractual terms; mutual duties of the employer and employee; the payment of wages; rights to time off work; Working Time Regulations; and maternity rights.

• Intellectual Property and Confidential Information

Consider the duty of the employee not to disclose confidential information, and the duty of the employer to provide a reference. Study the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Access to Medical Records Act 1988.

• Equal Opportunities

Examine sex and sexual orientation legislation; age, race and religion/belief legislation; disability discrimination; equal pay legislation; and discrimination on the grounds of trade union membership or non-membership. Consider bullying, harassment at work and the need for specific policies.

• Health and Safety at Work

Examine UK and EU law on health and safety, and the rights and obligations of employers and employees. Consider the causes and effects of stress.

• Termination of Employment

Consider the different ways in which a contract of employment can be discharged, as well as wrongful and unfair dismissal, redundancy, and TUPE.

• Trade Union Law

Study trade union recognition and derecognition, trade union law and picketing.

Course Code

U07

Hours of study

12 months / 120 hours

Technical requirements

CIPD membership, exam and workshop fees are additional to course fees.

Outline

You’ll complete four assessments during your course and one exam (set by CIPD) on completion of your course. You’ll also attend a 2-day residential workshop. The assessments can be submitted to ICS online via the Student Community, or they can be posted to ICS. It is recommended that you submit your assessments online as you will receive your results more quickly this way.

Assessment Breakdown

• Assessment 1: 7 questions (of a choice of 10) testing your knowledge of Units 1 to 3.
• Assessment 2: 7 questions (of a choice of 10) testing your knowledge of Units 4 to 7.
• Assessment 3: 1 case study testing your knowledge of all 7 units
• Assessment 4: 1 assignment (of a choice of 2) which should be approximately 2,000 words
• Final Exam: 1 case study and 7 questions (of a choice of 10). The exam must be completed within 2 hours.

Notes

The 2-day residential workshop will take place at a central UK location.

The exam is held in May and November of each year.

Please note that the format of the exam is subject to change. The details provided are intended only as a guide and should not be regarded as definitive.