This Level 8 Advanced Diploma provides an in-depth study of the foundations and complexities of UK employment law, exploring the diverse sources including statutes, case law, EU regulations, and international conventions. Learners will gain expert knowledge of employment contracts, employee rights, employer obligations, and the remedies available for breaches, enabling them to manage and advise on workplace legal matters confidently. The course also delves into advanced contractual issues, such as variations, collective agreements, restrictive covenants, and breach of contract, offering practical insights and legal analysis.

A significant focus is placed on discrimination and equality law, with detailed coverage of the Equality Act 2010, types of workplace discrimination, positive action, and recent case law developments. Participants will learn how to handle discrimination claims and promote equality within organisations. The diploma thoroughly examines termination of employment law, including fair and unfair dismissal, redundancy, constructive dismissal, and settlement agreements, alongside procedures for tribunal claims and exit strategies.

Health, safety, and workplace wellbeing are integral components, addressing employer duties, mental health management, disability discrimination, whistleblowing protections, and contemporary legal challenges. The course explores trade union rights, collective bargaining, industrial action, and the impact of Brexit on labour law, providing learners with a robust understanding of employment relations and dispute resolution. International and comparative employment law modules examine cross-border issues, global trends, and future challenges post-Brexit.

The final module develops advanced legal research skills culminating in a dissertation that fosters critical analysis and original contributions to employment law scholarship. This qualification is designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in legal practice, human resources, policy development, and academia.