LC4S067 - Employment Law in Practice 06 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Employment Law in Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Lewis | ||
| Module Team: | Rob Wilks | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100692 - legal practice | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will provide a basis for study for students to:
1. develop their knowledge and skills in the area of employment law and practice; and
2. put the knowledge and skills that have been learned into practice through practical exercises based on case scenarios
Content Summary
The module will examine the following areas:
• Employment status
• The contract of employment
• Termination of the contract of employment
• Family friendly rights
• Equality Act 2010
• Transfer of a business or part of a business from one organisation to another (TUPE)
• Whistleblowing
• The rules and procedures relating to the Employment Tribunal
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 40 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence in-depth knowledge, a systematic understanding and the skills of Employment Law and Practice and employ the applicable skills in this area |
| LO2 | Identify the overall nature of the matter, plan or progress that matter through a series of steps and decisions including, where appropriate, drafting documentation. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | A test of the application of knowledge and understanding of employment law and practice by means of presentation, discussion or debate. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | A case study which requires application of knowledge and understanding through tasks commonly utilised in practice | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |