Keep on top of business legislation with Enterprise North East Trust

Date: 25 August 2004

Enterprise North East Trust is holding a series of events over the next few months to help north east businesses get to grips with legislation.  The seminars will run from September 2004 until August 2005, and are sponsored by Croner Consulting Scotland. 

The events will provide business owners and managers with the peace of mind that their organisation is legally compliant with employment and health and safety issues.  The first event will focus on ‘Dispute Resolution in the Workplace’ and will highlight the many concerns that employers may have about managing discipline and dismissals in the workplace.  It will be held at Enterprise’s Riverview Business Centre, North Esplanade West, on Thursday 23 September 2004 from 5.30pm onwards.

Jackie Mann, regional manager, Scotland and Northern Ireland of Croner Consulting will take delegates through the main issues that employers need to be aware of when dealing with work disputes.

Jackie says, “Disputes in the workplace can range from problems over pay and conditions to racial and sexual harassment.  With changing legislation it can be difficult for employers to keep up-to-date with the correct procedures for resolving disputes.  New legislation will come into force in October 2004 which will make it mandatory for all employers to have minimum dismissal, disciplinary and grievance procedures in place in the workplace.  Therefore, it is paramount that employers are up-to-date with the new legislation, should any disputes arise.”

Jackie continues, “Dispute resolution is a serious subject which demands a lot of attention.  The seminar will give delegates an enhanced awareness of the legal issues which may affect their employees.  If a company has not dealt with these issues before, or isn’t acquainted with any new laws, problems can occur and the firm may end up at tribunal.”

The ‘Dispute Resolution in the Workplace’ seminar is free of charge as it is being supported by Croner Consulting Scotland. For more information, or to book a place, contact Karen Clark on 01467 672535 or email events@enetrust.com.

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