EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS LAW
LAW3ELR
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students are provided with an introduction to the law of employment and labour relations. They study the principles and practices relating to the creation, categorisation, conduct and termination of the employment relationship. They also examine the roles of common law, awards, legislation, tribunals, collective bargaining and personnel practices in regulating the relationship. The unit is designed to develop awareness of legal obligations and options relevant to the management of employment and labour relations, and is taught in the context of contemporary issues in labour regulation.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jillian Murray
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a undergraduate program offered by the School of Law, or must have permission of the Director of Programs or delegate.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Stewart's Guide to Employment Law | Prescribed | Stewart, A. | MOST RECENT EDITION TO BE ANNOUNCED. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically understand the scope and functions of employment law in 21st Century Australia.
- Activities:
- Classroom problem solving and discussion, non-assessed knowledge quizzes, online quizzes, legal advice paper and research paper
02. Recognise a contract of employment and explicate some of the basic ways in which law shapes its creation, performance and termination.
- Activities:
- Classroom problem solving and discussion, non-assessed knowledge quizzes, online quizzes, legal advice paper and research paper
03. Understand the role and function of the Fair Work Act (Cth) 2009 in Australia#s labour law system, and engage in a conceptual analysis of law and policy in relation to contemporary employment issues.
- Activities:
- Classroom problem solving and discussion, non-assessed knowledge quizzes, online quizzes, legal advice paper and research paper
04. Apply legal problem solving skills to a range of employment law issues in ways which are technically accurate and, where appropriate, strategically creative.
- Activities:
- Classroom problem solving and discussion, non-assessed knowledge quizzes, online quizzes, legal advice paper and research paper
05. Undertake basic legal research into a nominated employment law topic.
- Activities:
- Research paper and legal advice paper
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jillian Murray
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three online assessed quizzes (600 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Legal advice 1000 words maximum | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Research essay 2,500 words maximum | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |