12 May 2025 9:30am–12:00pm
Online - Via MS TEAMS
Employment Law: Understanding Employment Tribunals
Understanding how employment law works is essential for reps. This series of workshops will give an introduction to how the law works and how this relates to the role of the rep. As the new government tables new employment laws, we will be scheduling extra courses to cover new legislation throughout the year. Watch this space!
Who are these courses for?
- New reps/stewards who have completed the Organising Stewards course
- Any experienced activists/reps/officers who want a refresher on the law
Recently UNISON won an historical legal victory challenging the government’s introduction of fees for employment tribunal.
This workshop will give you the background on the importance of tribunals including:
- What issues can be taken to a tribunal
- The process of submitting an Employment Tribunal claim
- How the tribunal hearing works and how it makes decisions
- The importance of tribunals for working people and how we won the fees case
Please note: Health and Safety Law is covered extensively in the Health and Safety Pathway
Monday 12th May | 09:30-12:00 | Online
Interested?
You should make your Branch aware that you are attending this course in order for them to keep their records up to date and ensure you receive up to date information relevant to your role.
If you are in need of support to request time off from your work to attend please talk to the branch to gain support.
You may have a local policy to support with gaining reasonable time off to attend training from your employer. There is also guidance via ACAS – Time off advice
If you have any questions about the course please do not hesitate to get in contact with us
Email: SW Education Enquiries
Note for Branches
For branches that pay the levy, the cost of the course is fully covered under the scheme. However, for those not participating in the levy scheme, there is a standard charge of £10 per attendee.