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This module aims to acquaint students with the function of employment law and labour law in the context of both the individual and collective labour relationship. The module will explain the basic common law principles of employment law and labour law and teach and assess both Irish and EU legislative developments and their impact on the employment relationship. Topics covered include the employment contract, termination of employment, equality in the workplace, health & safety at work and industrial relations law.¿
Any aspect of this module may be changed in any given academic year, subject to the discretion of the module lecturer.
Module Content:
Topics can include the following:
Employment Dispute Resolution
The Employment Relationship: Employment Status, Atypical Work
The Employment Contract: Terms, Pay, Working Time
Termination of Employment: Wrongful and Unfair Dismissal
Equality Law: Gender Discrimination, Race, Age, Disability
Harassment and Bullying at Work
Collective Employment Law
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ASPECTS OF EMPLOYMENT LAW
Semester 1
