Employment Contracts and Workplace Policies: Legal Perspectives

Course Objectives:

• Understand the essential components of employment contracts and their legal implications.
• Analyze the role of workplace policies in managing employer-employee relationships.
• Assess the legal risks associated with workplace policies and employment contracts.
• Identify key legal considerations when drafting or reviewing employment contracts and policies.

Introduction to Employment Contracts

Content:

• Overview of employment law
• Key types of employment contracts (e.g., permanent, temporary, freelance)
• Essential elements of an employment contract: offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent
• Common clauses in employment contracts (job title, salary, benefits, working hours)
• Overview of rights and obligations under the contract

Legal Requirements and Protections in Employment Contracts

Content:

• Statutory and contractual obligations
• Minimum wage laws, working hours, and rest periods
• Protection against discrimination, harassment, and unfair dismissal
• Employee benefits and entitlements (e.g., sick leave, parental leave)
• Employment contract termination provisions

Workplace Policies: Creation and Enforcement

Content:

• The role and importance of workplace policies
• Common workplace policies (e.g., anti-discrimination, health and safety, dress code, internet usage)
• Legal framework for enforcing workplace policies
• The interplay between policies and employee rights
• Ensuring consistency and fairness in policy enforcement

Risk Management and Legal Considerations

Content:

• Legal risks of poorly drafted contracts and unenforced policies
• Managing workplace disputes: internal processes and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Updating and reviewing employment contracts and policies in response to legal changes
• Case studies on employment disputes and lessons learned
• Best practices for legal compliance in employment contracts and workplace policies

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 14th – 17th Jan, 2025
2ND BATCH: 6th – 9th May, 2025
3RD BATCH: 19th – 22nd Aug, 2025