The Employment Law Updates for Global HR Practitioners Training Course is specifically designed to equip HR professionals with the latest legal developments impacting employment and labor relations worldwide. As global compliance becomes increasingly complex and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, staying updated on employment laws, data protection mandates, and workplace rights is critical. This course provides an in-depth review of key legal updates, international labor standards, and emerging HR legal risks, empowering practitioners to lead confidently in a compliant, ethical, and legally sound manner.

Through a practical and comparative lens, participants will explore recent developments in employment contracts, remote work legislation, workplace investigations, DEI regulations, and global compliance strategies. The course emphasizes actionable insights, practical tools, and real-world case studies to help HR leaders make informed decisions, reduce legal exposure, and build resilient, legally compliant people strategies in multinational or cross-border work environments.

Duration: 5 Days

Target Audience
• HR Managers and Directors
• Global Mobility and International HR Practitioners
• Employment Relations Specialists
• Compliance Officers and Legal Advisors
• HR Business Partners
• Talent and Workforce Managers
• In-House Legal Counsel (HR focus)
• Organizational Development Executives
• Employee Relations Professionals

Course Objectives
• Understand the latest changes in international and regional employment laws
• Navigate compliance challenges across jurisdictions
• Apply legal frameworks to global mobility and expatriate employment
• Interpret legal implications of hybrid and remote work models
• Manage global employment contracts and workplace policies
• Strengthen internal controls for workplace investigations
• Incorporate labor law considerations into HR strategies
• Reduce organizational risk through proactive legal awareness
• Improve alignment between HR practices and legal standards
• Monitor and respond to global HR legal trends
• Promote ethical and inclusive workplace environments

Module 1: International Employment Law Landscape
• Overview of major global labor law trends
• Comparing employment law frameworks by region
• Role of international bodies: ILO, UN, OECD
• Cross-border labor rights and protections
• Globalization’s impact on HR compliance

Module 2: Updates in Employment Contracts and Agreements
• Key changes to employment contracts
• At-will employment vs. fixed term agreements
• Remote and hybrid work clauses
• Termination, severance, and notice period updates
• Legal pitfalls in contract language

Module 3: Remote Work, Flexibility & Digital Policies
• Legal implications of remote and hybrid models
• Taxation and employment status in remote work
• Jurisdictional issues and cross-border compliance
• Digital surveillance and employee privacy laws
• Drafting compliant work-from-home policies

Module 4: Global Data Privacy and Employment Law
• GDPR and international data protection laws
• Handling sensitive employee data compliantly
• Consent management and employee records
• Cross-border data transfer considerations
• Cybersecurity obligations for HR systems

Module 5: Workplace Investigations and Disciplinary Action
• Legal frameworks for conducting investigations
• Due process and employee rights
• Harassment, discrimination, and whistleblower protections
• Documentation and legal defensibility
• Balancing legal requirements with company policy

Module 6: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Anti-Discrimination Law
• Anti-discrimination legislation updates
• Equal pay and gender parity legal mandates
• Inclusive hiring and reasonable accommodation laws
• Legal risks of unconscious bias and cultural insensitivity
• Integrating DEI with global compliance standards

Module 7: Immigration, Mobility and Cross-Border Labor Laws
• Recent changes in visa and work permit laws
• Employment law implications for expatriates
• Remote international hiring risks
• Repatriation and relocation legal requirements
• Employer obligations under immigration regulations

Module 8: Termination, Redundancy, and Severance Compliance
• Recent updates on dismissal procedures
• Legal standards for redundancy and lay-offs
• Severance pay mandates by jurisdiction
• Avoiding unfair dismissal claims
• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms

Module 9: Employment Law Risk Management for HR
• Developing a compliance risk assessment plan
• Building internal capacity for legal audits
• Integrating legal training into HR strategy
• Partnering with legal counsel effectively
• Responding to emerging legal trends globally

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.