Upcoming events

BMA GP employment law course - managing equal opportunities

All employees have the legal right not to be discriminated against on grounds of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief and age. Employers need to consider carefully how to develop their policies and practice to ensure staff are treated fairly and with respect. Understanding the standards laid down in law, and reflecting these in your employment policies, is crucial to good management and to reducing the risk of a legal claim. Course content: Developing an Equal Opportunities Policy; Flexible working; Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoptive issues; Managing diversity; Avoiding discrimination.

North Central and North East London Practice Managers Forum

This is a regular forum meeting organised by Londonwide LMCs. It is an opportunity for practice managers from North Central and North East London to meet together to discuss local and current issues. There is a limit of 50 places at this event and these are available on a first come, first served basis. The meeting takes place between 1.15pm and 4.00pm. Lunch is provided.

BMA GP employment law course - managing change

As an employer you need to be able to handle change among staff fairly and consistently. Ensuring good practice around recruiting new staff, dealing with employment matters and terminating employment is vital in terms of generating a good working environment and improving staff morale. Understanding the nature of the employment contract, and its wider implications, is an important means of overcoming difficulties at an early stage. Course content: Recruitment and Selection; Contracts of Employment; Variations to the Employment Contract; Terminating the Employment Contract; Redundancy and TUPE.

BMA GP employment law course - managing performance

Common sense dictates that if you employ people, you want to ensure value for money by getting the most from your staff. Those who feel valued and who are fairly and consistently treated will have a higher level of commitment to their employer and the community you serve. As an employer, you need to understand your legal duties in terms of handling performance and work-related problems appropriately. Course content: The Principle of Natural Justice; Dealing with staff grievances; Performance management; Handling disciplinary matters; Absence and long term illness; Disability and sickness absence issues.

BMA GP employment law course - managing equal opportunities

All employees have the legal right not to be discriminated against on grounds of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief and age. Employers need to consider carefully how to develop their policies and practice to ensure staff are treated fairly and with respect. Understanding the standards laid down in law, and reflecting these in your employment policies, is crucial to good management and to reducing the risk of a legal claim. Course content: Developing an Equal Opportunities Policy; Flexible working; Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoptive issues; Managing diversity; Avoiding discrimination.

BMA GP employment law course - managing health and safety

Managing health and safety is a vital part of looking after your business. A breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act is a criminal offence. Complying with health and safety law as part of a risk management strategy may seem complicated, but research has proven that managing health and safety effectively saves money. This course will help you to develop the knowledge, skills and best practice methods to minimise health and safety risks. Course content: Understanding the legal duties of employers and premises controllers; Developing a Health and Safety Policy; Risk Assessment and follow up action; Creating a safe environment for all those using your premises; Protecting staff working on your premises, but who are employed by others.

BMA GP employment law course - managing performance

Common sense dictates that if you employ people, you want to ensure value for money by getting the most from your staff. Those who feel valued and who are fairly and consistently treated will have a higher level of commitment to their employer and the community you serve. As an employer, you need to understand your legal duties in terms of handling performance and work-related problems appropriately. Course content: The Principle of Natural Justice; Dealing with staff grievances; Performance management; Handling disciplinary matters; Absence and long term illness; Disability and sickness absence issues.