Postgraduate GRF-EHR712-2018

Regulation of Employment Relationships

Look back on the history of collective bargaining and industrial disputes. Assess unfair dismissal, workplace health and safety and discrimination regulations. Evaluate the laws that govern the relationship between employees and employers.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

4.1

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

08 Jul 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

identify the practical background in labour law and the legal research, analysis and writing skills necessary for their future roles in the workplace as industrial relations, employment relations and human resource management specialists
identify and describe the primary sources of labour law in Australia, the role of law in labour relations, common law and legislative rights and obligations of employees and employers
identify and describe the social issues underpinning labour law and the policy issues flowing from the legal principles and case law
understand how the law regulates the formation, terms and termination of the contract of employment, unfair dismissal, health & safety at work, discrimination at work, and unfair employment practices
understand the statutory processes by which the parties in employment relations might reach resolution of disputes and determine conditions of employment
understand the law regulating award making, bargaining and industrial conflict; and describe and analyse the dynamic nature of labour law (particularly legislation and case law) as an indicator and driver of social and political change
identify and analyse the relevant legal issues in relation to legal hypothetical problems
identify the material facts in a case, apply the relevant law to those facts and reach a valid conclusion
understand the issues in applying labour law in organisations.

Topics covered

- Skills of legal research, analysis writing
- The evolution of Australian labour law
- Nature of employment relationship
- Contract of employment
- Unfair dismissal
- Occupational health and safety law
- Discrimination law and the workplace
- Role of Federal constitution
- Collective instruments: awards & certified agreements
- Individual agreements: Workplace Agreements
- Unions and the law
- Industrial action and the law
- Conclusion
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Online assignment submission
  - Web links
  - Virtual Classroom
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

GRF-EMP-GCE-2018

Elective

GRF-EMP-MAS-2018
OUA-PSU-GCE-2018
UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as IRL120.

This subject examines the system of laws governing the employment relationship in Australia, the policy issues concerning the role of law in employment relations and introduces legal research methods, interpretation of case and statute law and legal writing. It provides you with an opportunity to learn about the system of laws which regulate individual and collective employment relationships in a way which will equip you with life-long skills necessary to find and understand the law in our rapidly changing legal environment.

Assessments

Assignment 1 (20%)
Assignment 2 (40%)
Non-Invigilated Exam (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term (07 Jul 19 to 04 Oct 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Stewart's Guide to Employment Law

Andrew Stewart

Required

Related degrees

postgraduate GRF-EMP-GCE-2018

Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations

postgraduate GRF-EMP-MAS-2018

Master of Employment Relations

2 available majors

Standard Program
Program with Advanced Standing

postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

Postgraduate Single Subjects

postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice