Practical Employment Law

• • The purpose(s) of employment law
  • The development of employment law in Australia
  • The employment relationship and other types of work arrangements
  • The employment contract
  • Awards and enterprise agreements
  • Employer and employee duties
  • Adverse action, unfair dismissal, and unlawful termination
  • Adverse action, unfair dismissal, and unlawful termination
  • Workplace discrimination, harassment, and bullying
  • Industrial action
  • Occupational health and safety

• Study resources

  • Online materials

    • Resources and Links

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• CUR-BLW15-Applied Contract Law

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject covers contracts of employment, enterprise and individual bargaining laws, and federal and state legislation dealing with industrial laws.

*** Legislation considered in the subject will include the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), and the Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 (WA). ***

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• Written Assignment 1 (30%)
• Written Assignment 2 (30%)
• Final Invigilated Examination (40%)