16 - 17 May, 2017 | Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka

This workshop will give you hands-on experience to understand the new key legislation and review your organization’s Disciplinary and Grievance procedures to comply with the Zambian Labour Laws and best practice, and how to manage and resolve employee performance issues.

The new labour laws are here but very few people really understand them and even comprehend there implication to the business. Understanding the impact of the new labour laws to your business is critical as these new labour laws are a game changer in the way we deal with contracts of employment and how we manage our staff. The impact of the new laws on the employment contracts and how to manage them is enormous and can’t just be ignored. If you cannot terminate an employee’s contract without giving a reason what are the alternative ways available? This has further complicated the way manage discipline at a work place.

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:

Participants will learn and perfectly interpret the following:

• Understand what has changed in the Labour Laws
• Understand the correct interpretation and application of the new labour Act
• Understand how to amend the contracts of employment to align with the new labour laws.
• Understand the impact of new labour laws to the employer and the steps to take to align with the labour laws
• Develop and implement an effective disciplinary and Grievance - Code that is fully compliant with Zambian Labour Laws and responds robustly to business needs
• Manage employee absence and unpaid leave; and Confront and manage poor performance
• Conduct effective disciplinary meetings and accurately document proceedings and outcomes,
• Avoid being sued for Discrimination, Constructive Dismissal or Wrongful Dismissal
• Answer the question, Should the defendant be allowed to record and have a copy of the minutes of the Disciplinary Hearing proceedings?
• Understand how you can legally terminate a contract of employment for non per forming employees
• Understanding the new definitions of who a casual, temporary, seasonal, fixed term and permanent employee is.
• Understand how you can employ these categories of employees without falling into troubles with the law.
• Participants will have a practical approach on how to deal with various terminations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

CEOs, Directors, Line Managers, Non HR-Managers, Supervisors at all levels, HR Professionals, Heads of Departments, Senior and Middle Managers, Team Leaders, Administrative Staff, Union Leaders/ Representatives and/or any other Individual involved in handling and maintaining discipline at a place of work.

Fees: K3, 500 Per delegate (inclusive of teas, lunch & certificate)

EARLY BIRD OFFER

• 10 % Discount on bookings made 10 work days before the event date.

• Enroll 3 participants and get the 4th at 50% Discount.

For bookings and clarification, contact: Phone- 0211 295486,

0975 844051, 0962 845555; Email- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.