Trainer: Chris Cutajar

This module will enable the learner to

• Identify illegal (discriminatory) practices in recruitment.
• Describe what clauses an employment contract should have and their enforceability.
• List the salient points of the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (EIRA).
• Describe and identify different types of employment contracts.
• Describe the different working time regulations that are relevant to different industrial sectors.
• Identify instances of workplace harassment, discrimination and victimisation.
• Different family based rights that are applicable such as parental leave entitlements, urgent family leave entitlements and other family entitlements.
• Identify the applicability of data protection provisions to different aspects of an employment relationship.
• Describe the different social security benefits that employees are entitled to.
• Describe the rights and entitlements that part-time workers should have.
• Identify what disciplinary actions are permitted and how to go about them to mitigate the impact of and avoid costly litigation.

Course Delivery Mode – Live Webinars

This course will be delivered via live online webinars.  The course trainers will be visible on screen via a professional webinar platform through which students can follow the trainer presenting live whilst also using a powerpoint presentation and sharing other resources as necessary.  Students will be able to interact with the trainer by sending questions or comments through the same webinar platform.  Our student support team will assist all students with simple instructions on how to access the webinar online.  A support line will also be made available to communicate with a student support officer in case of technical difficulties encountered during the live webinar.

All webinars will also be recorded and uploaded on the student online resources portal for future reference during home study.  Trainers will also dedicate very regular Q & A times during the webinar to ensure all students can have the chance to ask questions and reach the intended learning objectives.  The email and contact details of the trainer will also be made available in case students would wish to get in touch with the trainer throughout the course period.

Trainer

Christopher Cutajar

Christopher obtained an Executive Master in Business Administration from the University of Malta in 2013. His dissertation was related to the Perceptions of Trade Unions held by Workers in Malta, which focused on the Hospitality Industry. He was directly active in the trade union sector between 2009 and 2014, whereby he had managed to obtain both first-hand experience of the trade unions’ work and also knowledge through various seminars and conferences, held locally and abroad. He had the opportunity to attend for various courses organised by the European Trade Union Institute.

He took care of various recruitment processes within the Public Sector and the Public Service, and currently serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects.