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EMPLOYMENT LAW

19 May 2000 @ ABTA, 68-71 NEWMAN ST. LONDON W1

The travel industry is perceived to be one of the most employee friendly industries, with a good record in employment relations. However, as with all industries, many companies are unwittingly breaking the law in the workplace through lack of understanding and knowledge of current employment legislation and practice.

Employment legislation being introduced this year by the Government will add to the changes brought about since Labour secured power two years ago; you cant afford to ignore it your employees certainly wont!

It is important to get your responsibility clear. By familiarising yourself with this legislation and knowing what your future obligations will be, you can prepare your business and not be caught out.

Have you implemented the Governments new family-friendly policies? Come to this seminar and learn from the experiences of others.

This seminar will:

Be prepared dont be caught out!

Cost to ABTA members and Travel Industry Partners: £89 + VAT (£104.58)

Cost to non-members £159 + VAT (£186.82)


Who should attend&&&.
Finance Directors, HR Managers, HR Advisers, Operations Directors, Legal Advisers, Proprietors.

Previous companies attending include :
Thomson Holidays, Crystal Holidays, First Choice Holidays, Japan Airlines, Mark Warner Ltd, Nippon Travel Agency, Premier Holidays, Travelbag plc, Wallace Arnold Tours Ltd.


FRIDAY 19 MAY 2000

  0930   Registration
  1000   Introduction and Overview
Chairman, Simon Bunce, Legal Adviser, ABTA
  1020   Where are we now? Employment Law Update
  • Working Time Regulations
  • Minimum Wage
  • Disability Discrimination Act
  • Posted Workers
  • Data Protection Act

    Melanie Pears, Associate, Eversheds Solicitors
  1130   COFFEE
  1150   Parental rights
  • parental leave
  • maternity leave
  • time off for dependents

    Jadine Riley, Senior Policy Adviser, CBI
  1230   Case Study
  1300   LUNCH
  1345   United we Stand Statutory Trade Union Recognition
  • A study of the new law coming into effect later this year.
    Jon Allan, TSSA
  1425   Case Study
  1445   Case Law an Update
Seamus Sweeney, Milburnhouse Chambers
  1530   COFFEE
  1550   Fair Dismissal it can be done
Disciplinary Procedures:
  • disciplinary meetings
  • investigations and consultations
  • reasons for dismissal
  • appeal procedures
  • ACAS codes

    Jane Liddington, Head of Employment Section,
    Nicholson Graham Jones
  1630   Question & Answer Session