The HR environment is getting increasingly regulated. Plethora of laws and compliance's have been recently introduced, however not many professionals are aware about the same, its risks and implications. Non-compliance of the same can result not only in major risks for organizations but also devastating consequences for the individual who are unknowingly responsible for the same.
Hence, in order to make it big in the domain one must have a solid knowledge on labour and employment law accompanied by top notch managerial skills to deal with legal and policy issues arising due to employee discipline but, these skills only depict the tip of the iceberg. In true sense the following skills are essential to thrive in the domain:-
Identification of Employee Related Issues and Risk Management Techniques such as cross reference techniques to manage them
Managing Legal and Practical aspects of Contract and Outsourced Employment
Practical techniques to deal with day to day work place issues e.g. sexual harassment, employee relations, negotiations, collective bargaining etc
Effectively and sensitively handling downsizing / retrenchment, lay-off / bench employees and termination
Practical understanding of Compensation and Benefits – through the Wages and Bonus Act, Retirees and Social Security Act from Compliance as well as salary structuring and negotiation for candidate closure
Team members in HR, Compliance, Admin, Legal and Executives managing Labour and Employee related matters would benefit from these kind of programs.
From India, Mumbai
Hence, in order to make it big in the domain one must have a solid knowledge on labour and employment law accompanied by top notch managerial skills to deal with legal and policy issues arising due to employee discipline but, these skills only depict the tip of the iceberg. In true sense the following skills are essential to thrive in the domain:-
Identification of Employee Related Issues and Risk Management Techniques such as cross reference techniques to manage them
Managing Legal and Practical aspects of Contract and Outsourced Employment
Practical techniques to deal with day to day work place issues e.g. sexual harassment, employee relations, negotiations, collective bargaining etc
Effectively and sensitively handling downsizing / retrenchment, lay-off / bench employees and termination
Practical understanding of Compensation and Benefits – through the Wages and Bonus Act, Retirees and Social Security Act from Compliance as well as salary structuring and negotiation for candidate closure
Team members in HR, Compliance, Admin, Legal and Executives managing Labour and Employee related matters would benefit from these kind of programs.
From India, Mumbai
Good reading skills and a high level of expertise are an absolute necessity in today's world. If you are interested in pursuing a labor law program, consider enrolling in the program organized by Dr. P.K. Padhi at XLRI - Labor Laws (EDPLLM) program. The following video may provide you with further insight into the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Or6YQmDQP8
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
I agree with what you have written. Laws and conditions on every single thing that you are dealing with, indirectly or directly, must be known by you not only for your safety but also for the safety of others who may be victims of it directly or indirectly. Hence, labor and employment laws are also on the list.
From Pakistan, Islamabad
From Pakistan, Islamabad
I agree that today, most HR professionals lack knowledge of labor and employment laws, making it important for them to undergo these kinds of programs, especially those conducted by XLRI - Xavier Labor Research Institute, which is a premier institute in labor and welfare programs.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
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