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Employment law

Employment Status

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Employment status defines the nature of the working relationship between an individual and an organisation. It shapes the rights of the individual, the responsibilities of the company, and the tax implications for both parties. Legal practitioners must be able to identify the risks associated with changes in employment status and guide businesses to develop compliant policies.  

Written by Alicia Collinson, Jodie Hill, and Roshni Punja, this course explains the types of employment classifications and the legal implications and risks associated with each one. Through easy-to-understand chapters, the course examines the difference between employee and worker status, and outlines what practitioners should consider when advising businesses on the current and proposed changes to these classifications and their potential effects.  

Whether you are new to employment law, seeking a refresher or returning to the profession after a career break, this course offers something for you. 

This course can also be bought as part of our Employment Law Bundle.

 

What this will cover

This course will cover:  

  • the differences between employee, worker and self-employed statuses  
  • factors that influence employment status 
  • risks related to changes in employment status 
  • key case law to support your understanding of legal tests 
  • alternative working models, such as agency work and associated rights 
  • key considerations when advising businesses on the legal consequences of employment status 
  • proposals for future changes to employment and worker status, along with their potential impacts 

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

  • demonstrate a deeper understanding of the difference between employee, worker and self-employed statuses
  • understand the factors that influence employment status 
  • identify risks associated with any change in employment status   
  • support your understanding of the legal test with an overview of key case law  
  • explain alternative working models, including agency work and rights 
  • consider the main key points when advising businesses on the legal consequences of employment status 
  • understand the proposals for future changes of employment and worker status and the potential consequences of these 

 

How you will learn

Course format 

This online course consists of the following elements: 

  • an interactive course presentation, with a variety of knowledge checks spaced throughout to test understanding of the material as the learner progresses 
  • an end-of-course assessment consisting of 10 questions 

Our courses conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our  contact us form. 

Assessment 

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a pass mark of 70%. 

The knowledge checks included in the course presentation are intended to aid your understanding of the content and offer the opportunity to apply your knowledge. They do not form part of the assessment.

 

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£57.89 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Bitesize
Level
Intermediate
Who is this for?
Junior lawyers
Small firms lawyers
Solicitors
Course length
45 Minutes
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A2
A3
A4
A5

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