Employment Law
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
COML 2007
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
105401
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of 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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Course Coordinators
Dr Suppiah Murugesan
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