Course Description
Employment counselling plays an important role in promoting fair, lawful, and effective workplace practices. A sound understanding of employment law enables managers, supervisors, human resource practitioners, and employee representatives to provide appropriate guidance, manage workplace issues, and ensure compliance with the legal framework governing employment relationships.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:
- • understand the key principles of employment counselling and employment law.
- • recognise the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
- • apply legal and ethical principles when addressing workplace issues.
- • improve communication and counselling skills in employment-related matters.
- • promote fair, lawful, and constructive workplace practices.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- • explain the legal framework governing employment relationships.
- • apply employment counselling techniques to workplace situations.
- • identify and address common employment issues in accordance with the law.
- • communicate effectively during counselling and disciplinary discussions.
- • promote compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
- • handle workplace issues professionally and confidentially.
Topics covered:
- • Introduction to Employment Counselling
- • Fundamentals of Employment Law
- • Rights and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
- • Employment Contracts and Conditions of Service
- • Workplace Discipline and Grievance Handling
- • Counselling Skills for Managers and Supervisors
- • Managing Workplace Conflict and Employee Relations
- • Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations
- • Legal Compliance and Best Practices
- • Case Studies and Practical Scenarios
- • Questions, Discussion and Action Planning