HR2SX2 - HRM In the workplace: policy, practice and the law 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | HR2SX2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | HRM In the workplace: policy, practice and the law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Kevin Brown, Davina Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Shehla Khan, Karl Greenhough, Tiru Madahar, Christine Esposito, Rebecca Brittain, Adam Poole | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module introduces the major areas of employment legislation, focusing on ways in which day-to-day HR activities are subjected to some form of regulation. HR professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements when carrying out many central aspects of their role. They are also involved (to different degrees depending on seniority) in defence and settlement of claims lodged with employment tribunals by aggrieved employees or former employees.
Delivered in the first term, this module introduces students to the fundamental legal imperatives which inform HR policy and practice and sets the scene for the legal dimension of other modules which follow.
This module focuses on the operational aspects of employment laws for HR practitioners. It gives students an understanding of the formation of HR policy. It provides an awareness of the limitations of the HR role, enabling students to make effective judgements with regards to when to outsource to legal professionals for advice.
Content Summary
The module adopts a ‘case based’ approach to learning in order to bring the subject matter to life and will include the following aspects:
- The purpose of employment regulation.
- The role of employment law in achieving social justice and fairness in the workplace.
- Developments in UK employment law and equal opportunities legislation, managing diversity and inclusivity.
- Establishing a contract of employment and legal obligations.
- The principles of discrimination law and how they affect activities and relate to other modules on the course.
- Managing organisational change in line with prevailing employment legislation.
- Equal pay, national living wage and the working time regulations
- Discipline and grievance incorporating individual employment law.
- Managing performance and disciplinary matters lawfully.
- Legal obligations and rights.
- Dismissal.
- Right to work legislation.
This module is mapped to the following CIPD unit(s):
5ELWv2 Employment Law
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of employment legislation as they apply to varying contexts of the work environment. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the ability to source and interpret legislation in order to produce lawful advice on policy implementation in a variety of workplace scenarios. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Practical Coursework 1 | A practical HR intervention focusing on a predetermined aspect of the module. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a legal problem. | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |