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Unit details

  • Specialist unit
  • Level 5
  • 6 credits

What will you learn

You will learn about the purpose of employment regulation and the way that it is enforced in practice. You will evaluate the aims and objectives, the role played by the tribunal and courts in enforcing employment law and how cases are settled before and after legal procedures. You will explain the main principles of discrimination law, how to manage recruitment and selection activities lawfully as well as learning about redundancy law and changes in contracts. Finally, you will learn about managing issues relating to pay and working time in a lawful way and employment rights for flexible working.

This unit is suitable for persons who:

  • are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in people management

  • are working in a people practice role and wish to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape organisational value

  • are working towards or working in a people manager role

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, learners will:

  • Understand the purpose of employment regulation and the way it is enforced in practice.

  • Understand how to manage recruitment and selection activities lawfully.

  • Understand how to manage change and reorganisation lawfully.

  • Understand how to manage issues relating to pay and working time lawfully.


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