Course Purpose
The workplace relationship consists of employees, employers and trade unions.The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with a comprehensive understanding of employee relations and labour laws and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage workplace relationships while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. In this course you will learn the principles, frameworks, and legal provisions that govern the employment relationship in Kenya and beyond, while also examining the complex legal environment that shapes the modern workplace
Course Learning Outcomes
CLO1. Describe the key concepts, principles and importance of Employee relations, collective bargaining and labour laws
CLO2. Examine unionization and collective bargaining strategies and their impact on labour-management relations.
CLO3. Analyze workplace practices for compliance, fairness, and effectiveness and apply relevant employment laws to real or simulated workplace cases
CLO4. Assess compliant HR policies and frameworks that promote fairness, inclusion, and productivity.
CLO2. Examine unionization and collective bargaining strategies and their impact on labour-management relations.
CLO3. Analyze workplace practices for compliance, fairness, and effectiveness and apply relevant employment laws to real or simulated workplace cases
CLO4. Assess compliant HR policies and frameworks that promote fairness, inclusion, and productivity.
Course Content
- Introduction to Employee Relations: Definition and Scope of Employee Relations; Importance of Effective Employee Relations; Historical Evolution of Employee Relations; Contemporary Issues in Employee Relations.
- Fundamentals of Labour Laws: Overview of Labour Legislation; Key Provisions of Employment Laws; Rights and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees; Enforcement Mechanisms and Legal Remedies.
- Unionization and Collective Bargaining: Role of Trade Unions in the Workplace, Understanding Collective Bargaining Process; Collective Agreement Negotiation Strategies; Managing Labour-Management Relations.
- Employment Contracts and Agreements: Types of Employment Contracts; Elements of Valid Employment Contracts; Termination and Severance Clauses; Contractual Obligations and Breach of Contract.
- Workplace Diversity and Inclusion: Understanding Workplace Diversity; Promoting Inclusive Work Environments; Managing Diversity Challenges and Conflicts;Legal Considerations in Diversity Management.
- Grievance Handling and Employee Discipline: Nature of grievances, Disciplinary Policies and Procedures; Progressive Discipline Approach; Investigating Employee Misconduct;.
- Health and Safety Regulations: Occupational Health and Safety Standards; Workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment; Safety Training and Emergency Preparedness; Legal Compliance and Safety Inspections.
- Compensation and Benefits Compliance: Overview of Compensation Laws; Wage and Hour Regulations; Employee Benefits Legislation; Pay Equity and Anti-Discrimination Laws.
- Employment Dispute Resolution: Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods; Mediation and Arbitration Procedures; Role of Employment Tribunals and Courts; Legal Strategies for Resolving Employment Disputes.
- Employee Involvement and participation: Nature of employee involvement and participation, benefits and strategies, joint consultations, role of joint industrial council.