Employment Law

Course aim

To develop a theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of both the individual and collective aspects of industrial relations law.

Course content

Historical development of labour law; contract of employment; flexible working arrangements; subcontracting vs employment; role of unions; international standards; resolving industrial disputes; Federal and South Australian systems; recent reforms; dismissal procedures and remedies; EEO, OHS, workers compensation; and comparative and international labour law.

Textbook(s)

Price R and Nielsen J 2012, Principles of Employment Law, 4th edn, Thomson Reuter, Australia Ltd

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BUSS 1054	Management Principles
COML 1001	Foundations of Business Law

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Online re)	N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Lecture	2.5 hours x 8 days
Tutorial	10 hours x across 14 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Problem solving exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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